Fire drama in Cologne: Fire brigade rescues senior citizen from burning apartment!

Fire drama in Cologne: Fire brigade rescues senior citizen from burning apartment!

A fire this morning in an apartment building on Lütgendortmunder Straße in Cologne caused a stir and a quick response from the fire department. At around 8:40 a.m., passers-by reported thick smoke coming from an apartment on the first floor. Several fire brigade teams were immediately called in to bring the situation under control and possibly rescue people who were still in the building. What finally followed was a dramatic operation that impressively shows how important quick action is in such emergencies.

When the fire brigade arrived, the situation was already serious. Thick black smoke was coming from the affected apartment and crews were notified that there was a possible bedridden person inside. The emergency services acted quickly and effectively: several teams with respiratory protection bravely searched for the missing people, while firefighting from outside with a turntable ladder began quickly at the same time. Ultimately, an elderly woman who lived in the apartment was quickly found and brought outside.

Injured and rescue

However, the elderly woman was seriously injured and suffered smoke inhalation, which is why she had to be transported to the hospital immediately. Her husband and the caregiver also suffered from smoke effects and were also taken for medical treatment. In addition, a tenant from the second floor was rescued using a portable ladder, and a couple who were also in the building were able to be brought out of the danger zone uninjured using the turntable ladder. A total of around 40 emergency services from the Marten, Eichlinghofen fire stations and the Lütgendortmund volunteer fire department were deployed to bring the situation under control and ventilate the building as the air in the room was heavily contaminated.

The exact circumstances that led to the fire are currently unclear. The police have therefore started an investigation to clarify the causes of the incident. It is important to point out that flammable work is one of the most common causes of fires, as the fire protection center informs. These can take place in both professional and private areas and should always be carried out by trained personnel in order to identify potential dangers at an early stage.

Prevention measures when dealing with fire

Caution is particularly advised when using devices such as hot glue guns or soldering irons in hobby areas, as these can quickly become sources of fire if care is not taken. It is advisable to use these products carefully and never leave them unattended. Fire safety often starts with ourselves, and following basic safety measures can be life-saving.

In summary, this incident in Cologne shows how quickly such an emergency situation can arise and how important it is to be well prepared in fire protection. The fire department's quick response prevented anything worse from happening, but we should keep our eyes open in the future to minimize such incidents.

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