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Major fire in Hanover elementary school: Fire brigade fights flames
A major fire broke out in a primary school in Hanover. Around 130 firefighters are fighting the flames. Students were evacuated.
Major fire in Hanover elementary school: Fire brigade fights flames
In Hannover-Mittelfeld, a devastating major fire occurred in the local elementary school on Beuthener Straße on Saturday afternoon. The fire department was alerted at 3:37 p.m. after receiving several emergency calls. When the emergency services arrived, the situation was already dramatic as the fire had reached the school auditorium and quickly spread to the roof structure and storage rooms. Around 130 firefighters from the Hanover Fire Department are currently on duty fighting the flames that are spreading through the structure of the building.
However, the extinguishing work is extremely challenging. The fire department is battling a complex fire situation as the fire has penetrated the roof structure. In order to prevent the flames from spreading to neighboring buildings, the emergency services used, among other things, jet pipes, water cannons and two turntable ladders. The fire department reports that the work is expected to last until Sunday morning. star reported that a 19-year-old firefighter was also treated for circulatory problems during the operation. Fortunately, there were no further injuries to report.
Protective measures for residents
The heavy smoke development makes it necessary for residents in the area around the school to keep doors and windows closed and to switch off ventilation systems in order to avoid health risks. In the nearby gym, where a youth group from a sports club was training, all children and coaches were brought to safety in an orderly manner thanks to quick reactions. City News mentioned that the affected parts of the building, especially the auditorium, were completely destroyed.
Hanover's mayor Belit Onay and other political representatives found out about the situation on site. However, there is currently no information about the cause of the fire or the amount of damage caused. Questions also remain as to how the incident will affect ongoing school operations, as the future of the elementary school is now uncertain. This situation also casts a shadow over the coming weeks, when schools will be closed after the holiday season.
During these challenging times, it is important that the community pulls together and supports the emergency responders who are working tirelessly to bring the situation under control. All developments are continuously monitored and we keep the population informed. For further information on related topics, we recommend taking a look at Duden.