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Fire drama in Schotten: Three injured in basement fire!
In Schotten there was a fire in a basement apartment in which three people were injured. Fire brigade in action.
Fire drama in Schotten: Three injured in basement fire!
In the town of Schotten, in the Vogelberg district, there was a dramatic fire in an apartment building on Lessingstrasse on Tuesday evening. At around 9:00 p.m., the local rescue control center received an alarm about a fire in a basement apartment. Thanks to quick action by the fire brigade, the fire, which caused considerable smoke, was quickly brought under control. When they arrived, the emergency services discovered that the fire had broken out in the kitchen of an 80-year-old tenant.
The elderly woman, who tried to put out the fire in her apartment herself, was injured and was taken to hospital in a rescue helicopter. Fortunately, there is no danger to life. Two other residents, aged 57 and 61, were also transported to hospital due to minor smoke intoxication.
Rescue and evacuation of residents
The fire department received support from around 60 emergency services who not only extinguished the fire, but also rescued the residents who were still in the building. These rescue operations were carried out using a turntable ladder as some residents were on the upper floors of the house.
After successfully fighting the fire and ventilating the rooms, it became clear that the entire building is uninhabitable until further notice. The uninjured residents were temporarily accommodated with relatives and friends. Concrete information about the extent of the damage is not yet available as police continue to investigate the causes of the fire.
The rapid response of the fire and rescue services not only saved lives, but also prevented the fire from spreading further. Such incidents remind us of the importance of fire safety measures and quick action in an emergency. Further information about the circumstances of the fire will be available once the investigation is complete. This remains an important case for local authorities to analyze the cause of the fire and improve future safety precautions.
Due to the quick intervention and coordination during the operation, everyone involved can be considered successful, even if the situation is very stressful for the residents affected. In this situation, the fire brigade and rescue service not only had to save lives, but also ensure safety afterwards. Further details about this incident can be found in a report at www.presseportal.de.