Overview
- The 44-year-old fled from the building’s upper floor after his pet alerted him to the blaze.
- He was taken to a hospital overnight with suspected smoke inhalation.
- Investigators estimate property damage at about €15,000.
- The fire occurred in the municipality of Moormerland in Lower Saxony’s Leer district.
- Authorities have not confirmed a definitive cause and have released no identifying details.