Massive Fire Destroys Historic Building in Herzogenrath
Former WEB Building Gutted in Devastating Blaze
130 Firefighters Battle Dachstuhlbrand
A catastrophic fire erupted on Sunday evening in Herzogenrath, Germany, engulfing a significant portion of the town's historic former WEB building. The blaze, which raged through the evening, caused extensive damage to the structure and sent smoke billowing into the sky.
A team of 130 firefighters from Herzogenrath and neighboring Dutch communities responded to the emergency and fought tirelessly to extinguish the flames. The Dachstuhlbrand, which ignited in the building's attic, posed a significant challenge for the firefighters.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Authorities are working to determine what sparked the blaze and assessing the full extent of the damage. The building, which played a historic role in Herzogenrath, has been severely compromised by the inferno.
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