Overview
- Firefighters reported the rapid combustion occurred in a third-floor room that was completely destroyed.
- A hotel guest sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Köln-Mehrheim hospital.
- The resulting fire was quickly brought under control and extinguished by responding crews.
- All occupants were escorted outside as shattered window panes fell onto the sidewalk below.
- A firefighter was injured during the response, likely with a twisted knee, as inquiries proceed.