Drama in Celle: Fire brigade saves guests from burning restaurant!

Drama in Celle: Fire brigade saves guests from burning restaurant!

On the night of October 28, 2025, an alarming fire alarm went off in a fast food restaurant on the ground floor of a half-timbered house in downtown Celle. The Celle fire department was alerted at around 1:38 a.m. after two alert witnesses who noticed the fire bravely went into the building to warn the residents and restaurant guests there. The situation was serious; Several people were trapped on the upper floors of the four-story building.

A short time later, the fire brigade arrived at the scene in the historic old town of Celle. At the time of their arrival, the restaurant's kitchen was already fully ablaze. The fire department immediately started rescuing people. Firefighters managed to evacuate four people from the second floor using portable ladders. Another person was able to be brought outside via the stairwell, while another person freed themselves from the danger zone. A total of seven people were affected by the fire, but fortunately no one required hospitalization. The rescued people were then treated by the emergency services.

Quick and efficient to use

While the fire brigade was busy with the rescue operations, the firefighting also had to be in full swing. Using breathing apparatus, a team penetrated the heavily smoke-filled ground floor to bring the fire in the kitchen under control. The emergency services effectively prevented the fire from spreading using a C-pipe and also ensured that two gas cylinders were removed from the building and cooled. Thanks go to the around 100 firefighters who arrived with 13 vehicles to deal with this situation.

The decisive emergency services came from the local fire departments in Celle-Hauptwache and Groß Hehlen. They received support from the operational management team, the logistics group as well as the rescue service and the police. The last emergency services left the scene at around 2:30 a.m. after extensive extinguishing work had been completed. At this point, there was no concrete information about the cause of the fire, which remains under investigation by authorities.

Community in danger

The incidents in Celle once again underline how important it is for residents and the fire department to react quickly. Thanks to the quick action of the witnesses and the proactive actions of the fire department, an even worse tragedy was prevented. This incident was a serious shock for the people of Celle, but the city can be proud of its firefighters, who responded with skill and efficiency despite the adverse circumstances.

A big thank you to the emergency services, who have a good hand even in difficult situations. People in downtown Celle can rest assured that their safety is in the best hands.

For further details on the use, the reports can be found on the website of NDR and Celle fire department be read.