Flat fire in Duisburg: Fire brigade rescues three people
By Rachel · 3 min read
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Firefighters rescued three people from a flat fire in Duisburg-Obermeiderich on Friday evening. Two injured people were taken to hospital.
Key facts at a glance
- Time of fire: Friday evening, 7.15 pm, Mylendonkstraße, Duisburg-Obermeiderich
- Rescue: Three people rescued, two taken to hospital
- Emergency services: 32 firefighters with ten vehicles, on the scene for one hour
- Cause: Unknown; police are investigating
- Damage: Not yet quantified
How did the rescue operation unfold?
At around 7.15 pm, the Duisburg Fire Brigade was called to a block of flats on Mylendonkstraße. When the first emergency services arrived, thick smoke was visible billowing from the building.
One person had already been rescued from the affected flat by passers-by before the fire brigade arrived. As it was initially unclear whether there were any other people in the building, rescue operations were initiated immediately.
A team wearing breathing apparatus entered the ground-floor flat to tackle the fire, whilst other emergency personnel checked the stairwell and adjacent areas.
How were the people rescued?
In addition, a turntable ladder was positioned on standby. This was subsequently put into action: one person was rescued from the building via the turntable ladder and brought to safety.
In total, two further people were rescued from the building during the operation. Together with the person who had already been freed by passers-by, this meant that three people were handed over to the emergency services.
Two of them were taken to hospital as a precaution. According to initial assessments, at least one of the rescued people and other those involved appeared to be uninjured.
How long did the operation last?
The fire service was on the scene for around an hour with ten vehicles and 32 firefighters. After extinguishing the fire, the fire service checked the entire building with a multi-gas detector; the readings were normal.
The scene was then handed over to the police. There is currently no information available on the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage; investigations are ongoing.
What other fires have there been in Duisburg?
There have been further flat fires in Duisburg over the past few days. On Thursday evening, for instance, a fire was reported on Henriettenstraße in Duisburg-Marxloh. During this operation, a firefighter had to be taken to hospital after collapsing whilst fighting the fire.
There was also a room fire on Ulrichstraße in Duisburg’s old town. Two turntable ladders were positioned as a precaution to rescue people, but all residents were already safe outside the building when the fire brigade arrived.
What happens next following the fire?
The flat affected is currently uninhabitable. The police have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire. Those affected can contact the fire service or local aid organisations for support with the clean-up.
In similar incidents, it is important to dial the emergency number 112 immediately and to ask other people in the building whether all residents are safe.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were rescued during the flat fire in Duisburg?
A total of three people were rescued. One person was rescued by passers-by before the fire brigade arrived, whilst two others were rescued by the fire brigade using turntable ladders.
How many fire service personnel were on the scene at the fire in Duisburg?
32 firefighters with ten vehicles were on the scene. The operation lasted around an hour.
How many people were reported injured in the flat fire in Duisburg?
Two injured people were taken to hospital as a precaution. At least one person who was rescued and others affected appeared to be uninjured.
Is the cause of the fire in Duisburg already known?
No, the cause of the fire is not yet known. The police have launched an investigation.
Is the flat in Duisburg affected now habitable again?
No, the flat in question is currently uninhabitable. The fire service has used a multi-gas detector to check that there are no further hazards.
Sources: DerWesten.de · bochumer-zeitung.com · RP ONLINE. As at 25 October 2026.
