Police give the all-clear: Cologne Arcaden safely after fire service use!

Police give the all-clear: Cologne Arcaden safely after fire service use!

On Wednesday evening, June 11, 2025, smoke warnings attracted the attention of visitors to the Cologne Arcaden in Kalk. The fire alarm system of the shopping center was activated shortly after 6 p.m., which led to the immediate evacuation of the building. A police spokeswoman confirmed the incidents and calmed down the people around. The fire brigade forces were quickly on hand to get to the bottom of the cause.

While the fire brigade was looking for possible dangers, the emergency services could not find any trace of fire or smoke development. It is believed that a technical defect in the fire alarm system was responsible for the alarm. The entire application time lasted until around 6:25 p.m. without the visitors broken in panic. Many took the opportunity to end their purchase in peace and leave the shopping center, while others lingered on the parking deck and enjoyed the fresh air. After the end of the mission, the Cologne Arcaden quickly filled up with customers, reports the Cologne Stadt-Anzeiger.

Fire brigade operations in Cologne

The events in lime are not alone - the fire brigade in Cologne has managed many missions in the past few days, including one or the other serious fire. On the side of Tag24 it becomes clear that there are repeated fires both in the city center and in the outdoor districts. Such operations are often associated with tragic stories, but fortunately many rescue actions end up positively. Preventive action, such as regular maintenance of fire alarm systems, could prevent many incidents.

A look at other incidents

Another fire in Cologne, which recently made headlines, was that in the waste recycling system in Humboldt-Gremberg. This incident also illustrates the challenges that the fire brigade faces every day. Interested reports can be found on the website of WDR .

Overall, these missions show how important it is to be well prepared and to support the local security forces in their efforts to ensure the safety of Cologne citizens. Thanks to the rapid use of the fire brigade, the Cologne Arcaden on Tuesday only remained only with the wrong alarm.