Corrected Report - Attic Fire in Bochum GERTHE - Fire Brigade Rescues 10 People

Since 11:05 am, the Bochum Fire Department has been in operation at Castroper Hellweg corner Schürbankstraße in Bochum Gerthe. There, an extensive fire has broken out in the attic of a multi-family house. 10 people, including 7 children, had to be rescued via turntable ladders, all were taken to hospitals with smoke inhalation and some also with burns.

Countless callers reported the fire on Sunday morning via the emergency number 112. The callers reported heavy smoke development from the attic apartment and that several people had already fled to the roof and were calling for help there.

Two fire brigades as well as units of the rescue service and the operational command service were immediately alerted to the scene. On site, the dramatic situation was confirmed. Dense smoke was emanating from the roof area and several windows, and in some cases, the