Cellar fire in Northeim: Seven-year-old boy hospitalized with smoke inhalation!

Cellar fire in Northeim: Seven-year-old boy hospitalized with smoke inhalation!

On Monday morning, July 7, 2025, a basement fire occurred in an apartment building on Stegerwaldstrasse, Northeim. The alarm was raised at around 11:50 a.m. and the fire brigade was deployed quickly so that the fire was quickly brought under control. The cause of the fire is a burning bulky waste sofa that was left in the basement. Despite the quick intervention, an injury occurred: a seven-year-old boy was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure with suspected smoke poisoning.

The fire brigade was able to quickly extinguish the fire and the affected house remains habitable. The estimated damage caused by the fire and the necessary extinguishing measures amounts to around 2,000 euros. The police immediately began an investigation into the cause of the fire, which is currently unclear. Witnesses or people with information are asked to contact the Northeim police station. The press office can be reached on 05551-9148-200 and by email at pressestelle@pi-nom.polizei.niedersachsen.de.

Initial measures by the fire department

The fire department's quick response played a crucial role in preventing major damage. In addition to fighting the fire, evacuation measures also had to be taken into account, although no further injuries were reported. The operation shows the efficiency of the rescue workers in such emergencies.

The situation represents an important example of the dangers that can arise from improperly stored items in the basement. Causes of fire such as burning bulky waste are not uncommon, and the incident will encourage the city and safety authorities to provide more information about fire safety measures in apartment buildings.

These events highlight the need for preventive measures and regular checks to ensure that such incidents can be avoided in the future. The police are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire in order to gain a better understanding of the danger and to raise awareness among the population.

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