In Wachendorf, a district of Syke, firefighters were called to a major incident early on October 6, 2024, when residents spotted flames engulfing a shed adjacent to their home. Thankfully, they managed to evacuate without injuries and promptly alerted the fire department. By the time responders arrived, the fire was raging uncontrollably, threatening to spread to the house as the heat shattered nearby windows.
A total of 150 firefighters from ten local departments were deployed to tackle the blaze. The quick actions of the fire crews prevented the fire from entering the home, with fire commander Torben Schmidt stating, “If we had been five minutes later, the fire would likely have spread into the building, making it much harder to save.” Authorities are now investigating the cause of the fire and assessing the damage, as reported by www.kreiszeitung.de.
