FW Bocholt: Garage fire with spread to residential building

Bocholt (ots) - The fire and rescue services of the city of Bocholt were alerted to a garage fire on Schollstraße at around 2.25 pm. On arrival at the scene, the occupants had already left the building unharmed. There was a fire in a garage in the basement. The smoke had already spread to the entire residential building. Two teams, protected by breathing apparatus, quickly extinguished the fire and then...

Rescue services practise mass rescue at Bocholter Hünting

Five participating organisations took part // Organised by the Fire and Rescue Service Academy

On 10 April 2025, fire service exercises took place at the Fildekenschule and at Bocholter Hünting. As part of their training to become a medical rescue group leader, 18 participants tested two scenarios of an extensive mass rescue.

Supervisory boards recommend merger of municipal utilities

Bocholt and Rhede strengthen municipal energy supply // Gradual merger

The supervisory boards of Stadtwerke Bocholt and Rhede are clearly in favour of a merger of the two municipal utility companies. The city councils of both cities are now to decide on the implementation. The aim is to create a joint company that pools its strengths in the region - while maintaining the same security of supply. The merger is to take place gradually.

Cooking connects: Generations and cultures meet at the cooker

6th edition of intergenerational cooking at the FABI // Continuation of the series planned //

People chopped, stirred, laughed - and ate delicious food at the end: On 3 April 2025, people from different backgrounds and generations came together to cook in the kitchen of the family education centre in Bocholt.

Playground at Liebfrauenplatz closed due to rat baiting

City takes action against rodents // Area is additionally upgraded

From Monday, 14 April 2025, the playground at Liebfrauenplatz will be closed for a few weeks. This is due to necessary measures to combat an increasing rat population in this area. Entsorgungs- und Servicebetrieb Bocholt (ESB) is carrying out the measures together with a specialised company.

Traffic: Urbachstraße closed

14 to 25 April

Urbachstraße will be fully closed to traffic from 14 to 25 April.

Secure bike parking: Now conveniently possible with the new app

Theft protection thanks to parking facilities and bike boxes // Bookable online and via the app

Cyclists have been able to park their bikes and e-bikes securely at four locations in Bocholt since the start of 2024. To make booking easier, the radbox.nrw app can now also be used on iOS and Android devices.

Fabric market on Sunday, 13 April in Bocholt

The Dutch organiser Stoffencircus is coming to Bocholt again.

Next Sunday, a large fabric market will once again take place in Bocholt. Over 80 Dutch traders from the organiser Stoffencirus will be offering a large selection of fabrics, haberdashery, leather and wool. Stoffencirus has years of experience at various markets in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. From 11:00 to 16:30, the market in front of the historic town hall and St George's Square will be...

FW Bocholt: Room fire on the Stadtring

Bocholt (ots) - At around 4.35 pm, the Bocholt fire and rescue services were alerted to a fire in a room on Theodor-Heuss-Ring. On arrival at the scene, thick smoke was billowing out of the building.

New offer: Bocholt strengthens inclusion and participation of people with disabilities

Website with information // Participation circle planned

The city of Bocholt presents a new, comprehensive range of information for people with disabilities and their relatives. The new Bocholt.de subpage and the establishment of a local participation group are important steps on the way to a more inclusive city.