Velbert (North Rhine-Westphalia) – The historic Hardenberg moated castle in Velbert caught fire. Flames soared into the sky. Firefighting is carried out on a large scale.
According to preliminary findings, it is damaged fire Early Friday morning on the roof of a baroque castle. It was really burning. “The fire spread to several parts of the building,” they said firefighter. The area must be traversed widely. Due to the thick smoke, the public was asked via the NINA warning application to close windows and doors. Based on preliminary information, no one was injured.
The castle needs to be renovated. Now there’s a fire
Construction work on the castle
According to WDR, a police patrol discovered the fire. It is still unclear whether the cultural monument can still be saved. The castle was built as a defensive structure and served as the residence of the important Hardenberg family. It was first mentioned in a document in 1354.
City of Velbert (North Rhine-Westphalia) purchased the property in 1939. Both the castle and its precious casemate are currently being renovated, according to the city’s website. “The entire Hardenberg Castle area will be transformed into a nature experience center by 2026,” he said. It remains unclear whether construction work caused the fire.
