Warehouse Fire in Bocholt-Schlavenhorst: Initial Incident Report
A warehouse fire in the Bocholt-Schlavenhorst industrial area is currently ongoing, according to the Borken County Police. The blaze, which has been raging since an unknown time, belongs to a distributor of hot drinks and coffee machines.
The warehouse, measuring 23 x 41 meters, is located in the industrial zone and has been allowing the fire to burn under control, as stated by the Bocholt Fire Department. Despite the ongoing operations, no health risk to the public has been reported.
The cause of the fire remains a mystery, with the criminal police investigating the incident. The local police authorities are also conducting an investigation into a reported goods theft in the same industrial zone.
The estimated property damage from the fire is around 1.5 million euros.
For media inquiries, Stephan Reckmann is the contact person. The Borken County Police's official website is https://borken.polizei.nrw, and the police control center can be reached at 02861-900 4200.
The fire department has assured that the situation is under control, and no injuries have been reported. The public is advised to avoid the area and to stay updated via the Borken County Police's official channels.
The original information about the warehouse fire was transmitted by the Borken County Police via news aktuell. The investigation into the cause of the fire and the theft is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
