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Flames Destroy Kitchen and Further Room

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2025 December 21 . 2:37 AM

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This image is taken inside a room. At the bottom of the image there is a floor with mat, there are... — This image is taken inside a room. At the bottom of the image there is a floor with mat, there are few people in this room sitting on a chairs, working in the laptops. In the middle of the image there is a table and few empty chairs. At the top of the image there is a ceiling with light. At the background there is a wall and a fire extinguisher beside that there are two doors on the wall.

Flames Destroy Kitchen and Further Room - Flames Destroy Kitchen and Further Room

A fire broke out in an apartment building in Borken, Schwalm-Eder district, on 20 December 2025. The blaze destroyed a kitchen and an adjoining room, causing around €100,000 in damage. Fortunately, the 33-year-old resident escaped without injury.

The fire began in the kitchen of a multi-family home at 13:04. Flames quickly spread, engulfing another room before firefighters brought the situation under control. The resident, who was present at the time, managed to leave the building unharmed.

Investigators from the Kriminalpolizei in Homberg/Efze are now examining the scene. The exact cause of the fire remains unclear, and authorities have not yet released any confirmed details.

The incident left two rooms completely gutted, with total damage estimated at €100,000. Police continue to investigate the origin of the blaze, though no further updates have been provided at this stage.