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Large-scale operation in Ehrenfeld: apartment burns, 100 people evacuated!
Ehrenfeld: Apartment fire evacuates 100 people. Fire brigade quickly on site, no injuries. Cause of fire investigated.
Large-scale operation in Ehrenfeld: apartment burns, 100 people evacuated!
A violent apartment fire caused a stir in the residential building on Stolberger Strasse in Ehrenfeld on Friday evening, June 14, 2025, shortly before 9 p.m. Passers-by reported thick smoke, which quickly called the fire department to the scene. Under the leadership of Jessica Freiwald, 75 fire and rescue service employees responded with 25 vehicles to prevent anything worse from happening. It was quickly determined that the fire was raging in an eighth-floor apartment, with heavy smoke spreading to the upper floors.
A few minutes after the alarm, the situation was under control. The fire was quickly extinguished and fortunately there were no injuries or deaths. The affected apartment will probably be uninhabitable due to significant fire damage. Around 100 people had to be evacuated from the house as a precaution because the risk of smoke was great. Eight apartments are now affected, and the affected residents found shelter with relatives or friends.
Evacuation measures and operational details
The evacuation measures lasted about two hours. The fire department's deployment required extensive ventilation measures to avert the acute danger posed by smoke and fire fumes. A total of eight apartments were classified as no longer habitable. Which specific electrical devices in the kitchen unit could have caused the fire is still being investigated.
The affected residents can count on the rapid response of the emergency services, who ensured everyone's safety. Particular attention is also paid to the possible causes of fire. According to the Brandschutz-Zentrale, fire-hazardous work, such as working with electrical devices or on an open fire, is one of the most common causes of fires. Their careful handling is essential in both professional and private environments in order to minimize the risk of fire.
The rapid deployment of the fire brigade shows the importance of firefighting and prevention. After the loss of human life in similar events in the past, such as the tragic fire in Markgröningen, this time something worse was prevented. Safety comes first - that's why regular checks and training in dealing with flammable materials are of great importance. This finding remains relevant for the Cologne population, who can rely on the fire department's quick and professional response.
We hope that everyone affected finds a new place to live as quickly as possible and we wish them a speedy recovery and a speedy end to the inconvenience for the residents of this incident.