Roofing fire in Essen-Bredeney: Blitzschlag Fared Flame Inferno!

Roofing fire in Essen-Bredeney: Blitzschlag Fared Flame Inferno!

In the night of Saturday, a roof structure broke out in a single -family house in the Bredeney district after a lightning strike was reported. Shortly after midnight, several callers reported the fire, which was already getting out of the roof when the fire brigade arrived. Fortunately, all residents were able to evacuate from the building in good time.

Thanks to the brave use of several fire brigade teams and a turntable ladder, the fire could be spread. The emergency services opened large parts of the roof from the inside and outside to locate and delete embers. After three hours of sweaty, “fire from” was reported, but the affairs affected is currently uninhabitable. Fortunately, no one was injured in this dramatic incident. During the mission, units of the volunteer fire brigade ensured basic protection in the area. Brand look through the fire brigade took place in the early morning.