Keller fire in Cologne-Porz: Fire brigade saves residents out of risk of smoke!

Keller fire in Cologne-Porz: Fire brigade saves residents out of risk of smoke!

On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, the district of Cologne-Porz was shaken by a basement fire. At 3:26 p.m., an emergency call reached the fire brigade control center, whereupon two fire trucks from the professional fire brigade and a fire brigade fire brigade extinguished to Glashüttenstrasse. On site, the fire brigade found that an approximately 30 square meter basement was on fire, which required a quick and effective reaction. Thanks to the quick intervention of the emergency services, the fire could be brought under control after about 40 minutes. ksta.de reports that A man was taken to the hospital with flue gas poisoning, luckily there were other injuries.

The fire brigade faced a demanding task: the conditions in the basement were challenging due to difficult exhaust air situations. Despite these difficulties, the operations management was able to ensure that stair rooms and the upper floors remained smoke -free. As soon as the fire was deleted, the residents of the high -rise were able to return to their apartments. Around 75 fire and rescue workers were used with a total of 21 vehicles to combat the fire and ensure the safety of the residents.

previous fire events

This incident is not the first fire in Glashüttenstraße. On December 17 of last year, another basement fire occurred, in which residents could not flee themselves in the stairwell due to smoke. The fire brigade was alerted, the operational keyword was increased due to the emergency on "Feuer 2 with human life in danger". A total of three people, including a child and two adults, had to be saved. This use also showed the importance of efficient fire fighting and the need for respiratory protection devices to free people from smoky rooms. [24rhein.de reports that] (https://www.24rhein.de/koeln/porz/koeln-keller-brand-glashuettenstrasse-porz-porz-porz-porz-fire brigade-91187747.html) The residents of the adjacent neighboring house were also examined for harmful fragrance smoke.

The cause of the fire was with the Cologne police, which immediately initiated its investigations after the event. Statistics of the Feuertrutz show that basement fires are a recurring problem and are often caused by carelessness or technical defects. These events raise awareness of the need for effective fire protection, especially in residential buildings in which many people live.

The incidents in Cologne-Porz remind us of how important preparation for such emergency situations is. The fire brigade, which is on duty day and night, played a crucial role in both cases to prevent worse things. This shows how important it is that each individual thinks about fire protection in their own four walls.