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Smoke alarm in Cologne-Porz: Fire brigade saves residents from flaming hell!
In Cologne-Porz, 75 firefighters responded to a basement fire. One man suffered smoke inhalation and all residents are doing well.
Smoke alarm in Cologne-Porz: Fire brigade saves residents from flaming hell!
On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, there was a dramatic fire in the basement of a high-rise building in the Cologne-Porz district. A resident noticed smoke coming from the basement around 3:26 p.m. and alerted the fire department. Two fire engines from the professional fire brigade and a unit from the volunteer fire department promptly arrived to prevent anything worse from happening. The basement room, which was around 30 square meters in size, was fully engulfed in flames and the thick smoke reached into the foyer of the building. Fortunately, the number of injuries was manageable: one man was taken to hospital with smoke inhalation, while all other residents escaped unscathed.
Around 75 emergency services with 21 vehicles were on site and had to deal with difficult conditions. The exhaust air was poor and heat and smoke built up in the rooms. However, thanks to the quick and organized operation, the fire was brought under control after around 40 minutes. The fire department then carried out a thorough follow-up inspection of the basement corridors, hallways and apartments. The stairwell remained smoke-free so that residents could return safely to their floors. The cause of the fire was investigated by the police. Rhenish advertising papers reports on the incident and the commitment of the emergency services.
Past fire accidents in Cologne
This situation is reminiscent of another tragic fire that occurred in Cologne on August 27, 2022. A fire broke out on the 24th floor of the Rheinsternhaus in Neustadt/Nord after the fire alarm system sounded the alarm. The fire department was alerted and immediately started rescuing people and fighting the fire. One person was found dead while another person was rescued. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing so that similar incidents can be prevented in the future. In this case, 65 firefighters and rescue services were involved. This shows how important it is to work with different institutions to determine the cause of fire, as shown in a study on fire statistics by the Institute for Loss Prevention and Damage Research. 24Rhine In this context, reports on the progress and operational measures of the fire brigade.
Statistics and causes of fires
The collection of data on the causes and consequences of fires is constantly being expanded through collaboration between a wide range of institutions. The public availability of these statistical data provides valuable information for accident prevention in residential areas. Among other things, the statistical overview of the causes of fires is supported by the police crime statistics of the Federal Republic of Germany and other relevant data sources, such as federal health reporting. These partners make a significant contribution to the understanding and analysis of fire accidents in Germany. In addition, the German Statutory Accident Insurance is also actively involved when it comes to minimizing risks in fire service operations. You can find out more about the causes and consequences of the fire in the publications Association for the promotion of German fire protection read up.