A rescue station of the Malteser aid organization in Wuppertal has caught fire. Police reported that the blaze is under control and did not spread to other buildings. There were no injuries.
In the northern German city of Wuppertal, a fire broke out at a rescue station of the Malteser aid organization, visible from afar. A column of smoke rose from the building in the north of the city, prompting the warning app Nina to alert residents and ask them to keep doors and windows closed.
Police stated that the fire is now under control. The flames were prevented from spreading to neighboring buildings. Extinguishing efforts continue. As a precaution, six people from adjacent buildings were evacuated and accommodated in a bus. There were no injuries.
The incident occurred on March 12, 2026. The cause of the fire was not specified in the reports.
