Date:

Region: Kassel

Schwalm-Eder District, Homberg/Efze

On Thursday, January 16, 2025, at around 11:15 pm, a fire broke out in a multi-family house on Mühlhäuser Straße in Homberg/Efze. At the aforementioned time, a fire was detected in the basement of the multi-family house, where 12 people are registered.
Thanks to the quick intervention of the fire brigade, all residents were able to leave the house and the fire was quickly brought under control. Two female residents (16 and 20 years old) suffered from smoke inhalation and were taken to a hospital for further treatment. After the firefighting operations, the building was released by the fire brigade and the residents were able to return to their apartments. The estimated building damage is in the mid five-figure euro range. No information can be given yet about the cause of the fire. The criminal police in Homberg/Efze have started investigations.

Frank Jochheim, Chief Police Commissioner

For any queries, please contact:

Northern Hesse Police Headquarters
Grüner Weg 33
34117 Kassel
Duty Police Officer (PvD)

Phone: +49 561-910 0
Email: ppnh@polizei.hessen.de

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Original content from: Northern Hesse Police Headquarters - Kassel, transmitted by news aktuell

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