Major fire in Kattenesch: Fire brigade fights for burning neighboring houses!

Major fire in Kattenesch: Fire brigade fights for burning neighboring houses!

An explosive day for the Bremen fire department: On July 1, 2025, a fire broke out in Kattenesch, which quickly spread to two neighboring houses. The situation required the utmost attention from around 50 fire brigade teams, especially because the fire brigade had already been called upon to carry out other operations throughout the week. Loud buten and within The fire started shortly before 1 p.m. in a converted house and quickly developed, making the situation even more difficult for the emergency services.

By the time the fire brigade arrived, the flames had already reached considerable proportions and had spread to neighboring buildings. Fire brigade spokesman criticized the day as “extremely demanding”, as almost 40 firefighting and relief operations took place in the region. The special? A special extinguishing device had to be used because the fire had spread deep into the roof and false ceilings. Due to these circumstances, some emergency services were released in the afternoon, which brought positive news: There were no injuries to report.

Damage and effects

The effects of the fire are serious. According to the fire department, there is “significant damage” to the affected houses, which will not be habitable in the coming weeks and will require extensive renovations. Previously parked vehicles and adjacent buildings remained unharmed, but the cause of the fire is still unclear. The city administration and the fire department are now faced with the challenge of supporting the affected people as quickly as possible.

The fire in Kattenesch is not the only incident that is currently keeping the emergency services busy. A major fire was reported in a warehouse on Hahnenstrasse in Bremen-Hemelingen on Tuesday morning. Loud t online This fire developed outside the hall and quickly spread to the roof. The firefighters had to work under respiratory protection because there was extreme summer heat and large amounts of toxic smoke were produced by the stored varnishes and paints. Here too, the danger posed by the roof, which was in danger of collapsing, was a major problem.

Overall, not only the professional fire brigade supported the operations, but also voluntary fire brigades, the rescue service, the police and the Technical Relief Agency (THW), which was on hand to remove and extinguish parts of the building.

Causes of fire at a glance

Such reports shed light on the current issue of fire causes and loss prevention. Relevant statistics show that fire damage can generally pose a high risk to property owners. Therefore, it is important to learn about prevention measures to prevent future incidents. You can find out more about this on ifs-ev.