Drama in Ehrenfeld: Fire quickly extinguished in front of Cologne party club!

Drama in Ehrenfeld: Fire quickly extinguished in front of Cologne party club!

An operation by the Cologne fire department caused a stir in Ehrenfeld on Friday evening, November 7th. At around 11 p.m., a fire broke out on the ground floor of the old post office on the Ehrenfeld belt, directly in front of the popular “Artheater” party club, where numerous guests were celebrating that evening. Thanks to the rapid intervention of the fire brigade, the fire was quickly extinguished and the operation lasted a maximum of 35 minutes. Fortunately, no one was found in the building, which defused the situation somewhat. A report from express.de highlights that the fire took place in the adjacent building.

The former post office building is currently undergoing change. The original plan was to create expensive micro-apartments there with just 18 square meters for a whopping 1,000 euros. However, a more comprehensive development is now emerging, which will provide a total of 280 residential units. This project represents the next step in the neighborhood's revitalization and could breathe new life into the area.

Fire brigade access routes in accordance with DIN 14090

Careful handling of dangerous areas is of great importance in city life. In the event of a fire or disaster, fire engines must be able to reach the affected locations without delay. According to forum-verlag.com Companies are obliged to plan and implement fire service areas in accordance with the amended DIN 14090. This standard, updated in February 2024, sets strict requirements for access and routes to ensure that the fire service can act quickly in an emergency.

The regulations include, among other things, minimum heights and widths for access roads as well as specific width adjustments for curves. For example, with an external radius of over 12 to 15 meters, a width of 4.5 meters must be guaranteed. Peaceful and safe access for fire engines is important not only for the operation itself, but also for the safety of residents.

The future of standards

The standards portal for fire services, as on normenportal-feuerwehrwesen.de described, calls for ongoing updates of the relevant standards in order to meet the latest safety requirements. This is done in different versions, which make it possible to access all contained standards and keep information up to date - a real plus for everyone who works or is responsible in the field of fire protection.

The current events in Ehrenfeld once again make it clear how important well-planned access is for the fire department. Given the changes in the district and the upcoming new buildings, it remains to be seen how the district will develop. One thing is certain: the safety of citizens is the top priority. We hope that those responsible always keep this in mind when planning.