Fire in commercial operation / 1500 sqm hall destroyed by fire

Upon arrival of the first responders, flames were already shooting from the roof and windows. Several fire-fighting sections were immediately formed to defend the unaffected part of the commercial complex against the flames. 1500sqm area including an administrative building can currently be maintained. Also in operation is the so-called unit for special fire fighting to protect the area.

The commercial complex is used by various companies, including a parcel delivery service, a car repair shop and several large vehicles are affected. In total, 1500sqm of area was destroyed by the flames.

No one was injured in the operation, affected residents have the opportunity to stay at the scene in a bus provided by the Wuppertal City Utilities.

Due to the large amount of smoke, the NINA warning app was triggered, the smoke moved in the direction of the Ennepe-Ruhr district. Measurements taken in the affected area showed no elevated concentrations of pollutants. It is still recommended to keep windows closed.

A gritting vehicle from the Wuppertal Municipal Street Cleaning Service (ESW) is removing the forming ice surfaces at the scene. Approximately 130 responders are still tied up at the scene into the night.

For further inquiries, please contact:

Wuppertal Fire Department
Press Office
Phone: 0202-563 1111
Email: presse.b-dienst.feuerwehr@stadt.wuppertal.de
https://www.wuppertal.de/feuerwehr

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