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Bad Tölz Clinic Fire Quelled Following Evacuation of 51 Patients

Investigators are probing an overheated backup power system after operations resumed at the clinic.

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Overview

  • The fire erupted in the basement backup power system during a routine monthly test at around 10:30 on June 11.
  • Evacuation plans moved 51 patients from three clinic floors to safe areas with no injuries reported.
  • Crews from four local fire departments quickly brought the blaze under control using interior attacks and aerial ladders.
  • Damage is estimated in the low five-figure euro range, concentrated near the chimney area of the Westbau roof.
  • Kripo Weilheim has taken over a criminal investigation into the basement unit’s overheating.