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Deflagration at Cologne's Löwenbräu Hotel Leaves Guest Critically Hurt

Criminal police have opened an investigation into the blast's cause.

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.