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Early-Morning Blaze Levels Osterode Supermarket

Specialist investigators will inspect the site on Monday to determine the cause.

Overview

  • The alarm sounded at about 4:55 a.m., triggering a large firefighting deployment that extinguished the blaze later in the morning.
  • Heavy smoke prompted radio warnings telling residents in the town center to keep windows and doors closed and stay indoors.
  • The building's roof collapsed during operations, yet authorities reported no injuries.
  • Damage is expected to total several million euros, according to initial assessments.
  • A nearby school sustained damage, with windows reported broken.