Large fire brigade deployment after fire in the Mülheim school center!
Large fire brigade deployment after fire in the Mülheim school center!
On Sunday morning, July 14, 2025, the fire brigade in Mülheim an der Ruhr were called for a fire in the sports and swimming pool on Booverstrasse. Shortly after 7 a.m., the fire brigade control center received the emergency call about a fire in the area of the swimming pool. Both the emergency services of both fire stations and the extinguishing train were quickly alerted to the volunteer fire brigade, such as Antenne NRW reported.
Arrived at the fire site, it turned out that the fire had broken out in a combined heat and power plant that was located directly on the building. Extensive extinguishing measures were initiated immediately to prevent the flames from spreading to adjacent buildings. During the mission, the fire brigade also controlled the school and sports center for other possible dangers, reports Local compass .successful extinguishing measures
The operation, which lasted around two and a half hours, was successful and was finally ended by the fire station 2 and the volunteer fire brigade. The police have already investigated the cause of the fire to clarify the background of the incident.
A look at the fire protection statistics
Although it was gratifying that the fire brigade could intervene quickly, the question of the cause of the fire remains important. In Germany, fires are regularly recorded statistically, but there are no comprehensive and uniform fire statistics. This data could be crucial to increase the security in the cities and improve preventive measures, such as Feuertrutz shown.
The need for effective fire fighting and prevention is undisputed, especially in urban areas where the density of buildings and people is high. Therefore, regular exercises and operations such as those on Sunday are essential to train the emergency services and prepare for emergencies.
The Mülheim fire department on the Ruhr will continue to be ready in the future to ensure the security of the citizens: inside. If you suspect fire or similar emergencies, the fire brigade press office is available for questions on 0208-455 92 and by email at Weittellelle@muelheim-ruhr.de.
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