“Major Fire in Neustadt, Hamburg: Latest News and Updates”

2023-05-25 17:55:00

Status: 05/25/2023 8:22 p.m

Because of a major fire, there was heavy smoke in Neustadt in Hamburg on Thursday afternoon. The fire brigade was in action with a large contingent.

The firefighters used several turntable ladders to fight the fire, which, according to the fire department, broke out on the roof of a seven-story building on Holstenwall. The fire was under control and largely extinguished by early evening. An area of ​​about 20 by 30 meters had burned on the roof. Parts of the roof were in danger of collapsing in the meantime.

Neighboring hotels evacuated

The part of the building affected by the fire was being renovated and was therefore uninhabited. The fire may have started during tar work on the roof. A construction worker complained about health problems after the excitement and was taken to a hospital, the fire department said in the evening. But the fire didn’t hurt anyone. The fire brigade was able to prevent the fire from spreading to two neighboring hotels. 25 hotel guests were evacuated.

AUDIO: Large-scale operation for the Hamburg fire brigade due to a fire on the roof (1 min)

Official fire brigade warning lifted

Dark plumes of smoke caused by a fire can be seen over the Reeperbahn in Hamburg.  © NDR Photo: Hanna Grimm

Dark clouds of smoke could be seen over the new town.

Because of the fire, the fire brigade had published an official warning, which was lifted again in the early evening. The population in the affected area had been warned of the adverse effects of smoke gases. Residents should keep windows and doors closed.

According to the information, the fire brigade was on site with a total of around 100 emergency services and around 40 vehicles. The police closed the surrounding streets, there were long traffic jams in the evening traffic.

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