Feuerinferno in Bremen-Hemelingen: fire brigade in continuous use!

Feuerinferno in Bremen-Hemelingen: fire brigade in continuous use!

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, there was a dramatic fire in Bremen-Hemelingen that called the fire brigade onto the scene. In a warehouse that was filled with colors and solvents, a fire broke out, the exact cause of which is still unclear. The fire allegedly started outdoors and quickly spread to the roof of the building. Residents were asked to keep windows and doors closed and not to stay outdoors, as dense smoke lay over the surroundings. The press portal reports , the operations management was divided into different sections: fire fighting, extinguishing water supply and logistics.

### Numerous emergency services involved

In total, numerous units of the Bremen fire brigade and voluntary fire departments from neighboring districts were deployed. This includes the guards 1, 2, 3, 5 and the volunteer fire brigades Bremen -Arsten, -Sosterholz, -Lehesterdeich, -Neustadt, -sehausen, and -Oberneuland. Cooperation with other authorities, including the police, the environmental authority, and the THW, was also an important part of the mission. Fortunately, there were no injuries, which is positive in such situations.

### A look at the fire statistics

Such incidents also throw a shadow on the general situation in fire fighting. According to a report by the CFS CTIF on fire statistics for 2022, data from 55 countries show that the number of fires and the associated injuries remains worrying in recent years. These statistics not only shed light on the type of fire brigade operations, but also the number of fire victims and the challenges with which emergency services are faced. The report, which compiled information on fire departments in 66 countries, could show some of them, which fortunately failed to fail in the case of the fire in Hemelingen: serious personal injury. Interested parties can find more information in the report on Cif.org . In conclusion, it remains to be hoped that such incidents will soon be a thing of the past and that the fire brigade will continue to be professional and strong in order to continue to be effective against fire in the future. The emergency services deserve our recognition for their courageous and tireless efforts - not only today, but on every single day.