Great fire in Bremen: warehouse and row houses in flames!

Great fire in Bremen: warehouse and row houses in flames!

A difficult day for the Bremen fire brigade: In the region, there were two large fires that not only caused emergency services but also citizens. Today, on July 2, 2025, numerous media report on the incidents that made high waves, especially in Hemelingen and Kattenesch.

in Bremen-Hemelingen we started in the early afternoon when a warehouse where paints and colors were stored went up completely in flames. The extinguishing troops had their hands full and not only had to fight with the flames, but also with the high pollution. The residents were asked to close windows and doors to protect themselves from potential health risks. "The fire brigade hit Wacker, despite the heat, our staff was in action for hours," said fire brigade spokesman Patzelt.

fire in Kattenesch

While the extinguishing work in Hemelingen was gradually getting under control at 4:30 p.m., there was another fire in Kattenesch. Shortly before 1 p.m., the first residents noticed flames from a terraced house that was currently being renovated. The fire quickly spread to the adjacent row houses, which forced the fire brigade to use extensive use: several turntable ladders and respiratory protection teams were used. Whether the fire really broke out on the construction site is part of the ongoing investigation that the police initiated.

Although there were considerable damage in both incidents, luckily there were no injuries. Nevertheless, the total damage in Kattenesch and Hemelingen is assessed as "very high". The exact figures for property damage are not yet known.

challenges for the emergency services

experts warn: The weather conditions in the past few days could have played a role. The emergency services complained about high temperatures, which multiplied the challenges during the fire. The Bremen fire brigade had an extremely exhausting day on Tuesday with up to 40 missions that went beyond extinguishing and assistance services.

There are also current statistics on the incidents in Bremen that illustrate how dangerous fires can be during such weather conditions. According to the information from Feuertrutz , reliable fire statistics for Germany are a rare exception, but they show how important it is to always be vigilant in terms of fire protection.

Overall, the day for the Bremen fire brigade was anything but a sugar slack. With the deletion of two major fires and several other missions, the comrades are now more than ever in focus when it comes to fire protection and prevention. Who would have thought that the summer heat could bring such extreme events?