North Rhine-Westphalia: damage in the millions in a warehouse fire in Hamm

Hamm (dpa / lnw) - A warehouse fire in Hamm caused millions in damage.

North Rhine-Westphalia: damage in the millions in a warehouse fire in Hamm

Hamm (dpa / lnw) - A warehouse fire in Hamm caused millions in damage. The fire broke out on Tuesday evening and spread to another hall, a police spokesman in Hamm said on Wednesday morning. Firefighters brought the fire under control overnight. A firefighter was slightly injured when a coupler came off a fire hose. The cause of the fire was initially unclear, but the police ruled out third-party fault. The property damage is in the seven-digit range.

The scene of the fire is to be examined by the police on Wednesday. Residents were urged to keep their doors and windows closed. According to the police spokesman, there was no danger.