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Erkrath Students Return to Class in Düsseldorf After School Fire

Two weeks after a devastating fire destroyed two schools, 1,200 students have resumed in-person learning at a temporary location, with long-term solutions under consideration.

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Overview

  • A fire on May 13, 2025, caused by a short circuit in a photovoltaic system, destroyed two schools in Erkrath, Germany, displacing 1,200 students.
  • Students have returned to in-person learning in Düsseldorf, commuting 20–30 minutes by bus to the former Schloss-Gymnasium building, where 45 classrooms are available.
  • The temporary arrangement in Düsseldorf is expected to continue until February 2026, with plans to expand to 70 classrooms after the summer break.
  • The city of Erkrath is exploring the use of container classrooms locally as an interim solution while damage assessments determine whether the schools will need to be rebuilt.
  • NRW Education Minister Dorothee Feller and local officials welcomed the students at the temporary site as efforts continue to minimize disruptions to their education.