Quick action: Fire brigade extinguishes garage fire in Celle without any injuries!

Quick action: Fire brigade extinguishes garage fire in Celle without any injuries!

Today, June 14, 2025, the fire department in Celle was called to a fire in a garage in the Boye district. The fire department discovered smoke coming from a double garage that is directly connected to a residential building. Fortunately, there was no danger to anyone and the rapid response of the emergency services prevented anything worse from happening. A fire brigade team, equipped with respiratory protection, went decisively into the garage and was able to quickly locate the fire in the storage area and bring it under control. Subsequent extinguishing work and ventilation measures were then initiated to eliminate the remaining smoke and odors. The local fire departments in Celle-Hauptwache and Groß Hehlen, the rescue service and the police were involved in the operation and kept the situation under control. However, information about the cause of the fire has not yet been provided by the fire department, which is not unusual in such cases as investigations are often still ongoing.

The operation in Celle is a reminder of the challenges that firefighters are often faced with. According to FeuerTrutz there are no central and uniform fire statistics in Germany. A broad database would be helpful to investigate the causes of fires in more detail and to continuously improve fire protection. The statistics from the German Fire Brigade Association and other institutions can provide valuable information that could help prevent future fires.

Firefighting in focus

The quick response of the fire department in Celle once again shows how important well-trained emergency services are. A comparison to a major fire that broke out on a company premises in the Marzahn district of Berlin on the same evening shows the dimensions that fires can take on. Three warehouses, several trucks and large quantities of wooden pallets were on fire. Around 150 emergency services were initially on site, but the number later increased to a total of 225 to deal with the situation. The Berlin fire brigade used ten C-pipes and four water cannons to fight the widespread flames, while pressurized gas tanks on site posed a significant danger. Unlike in Celle, there were visible explosions here, and the column of smoke could be seen across district borders, which led to an extensive cordon off of the area, supported by the BER airport fire department.

The events in Berlin illustrate how explosive fire developments can affect urban life. The population was asked via loudspeaker announcements and warning apps to keep windows and doors closed, and the surrounding area was heavily polluted by heavy smoke. While the fire brigade in Celle was able to act quickly and effectively, the challenge in Berlin continued even after the fire was extinguished, as some of the fire had to be pulled apart using heavy equipment. The fire department had to use a lot of resources to keep the dangers away from the area.

Such incidents not only show the need for well-structured disaster protection, but also the importance of regularly investing in the training and equipment of emergency services. The developments in Berlin and the smooth handling of the fire in Celle make us think of the tireless work of the firefighters, who often ensure the safety of citizens in dangerous situations.