Tragedy in Graz: Brandnacht costs 21-year-old life!

Tragedy in Graz: Brandnacht costs 21-year-old life!

Grazer Sporgasse, Graz, Österreich - A tragic fire drama shook Graz on New Year's Eve when a fire broke out in a bar in Sporgasse around 3:30 a.m. A 21-year-old Lower Austrian lost her life, while more than 20 other guests were seriously injured. Eyewitnesses reported on panic scenes: "You hear people scream, see the flames and only think: for God's sake, how many are there?" Silvia Weinhandl described the dramatic moments of flight. Her husband Thomas acted quickly and hit the windows to get others to safety, but for some the help came too late, as 5min.at reported.

Investigations and autopsy results

The investigators continue to work after the devastating fire in the Sporgasse to clarify the exact causes. A autopsy result confirmed that the young woman died of flue gas poisoning. A total of five injuries are still in the hospital, including two patients in the intensive care unit who have suffered the hardest burns and have already been operated on. Their condition is considered stable, while the other four patients can recover on the normal ward and will probably be released soon, such as Oe24.at reported.

The further cause of the fire remains unclear, although technical defects have been excluded. Suspect moments indicate negligent or even intentional arson, and the investigators check whether spray plugs could have triggered the fire in connection with decorations. The restaurant itself is badly damaged by the fire and remains closed for the time being.