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Fire Forces Evacuation at Hettstedt’s Helios Klinik

A timely fire alarm triggered rapid nursing interventions that prevented injuries during the clinic’s second blaze this year.

Feuer in Helios-Klinik Hettstedt. Feuerwehr evakuiert Patienten und Personal.
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Overview

  • A fire broke out Tuesday at Helios Klinik in Hettstedt, prompting a full evacuation of patients and staff.
  • Nine fire brigades were deployed to contain the blaze and secure the building.
  • The hospital’s alarm system activated promptly, allowing for an orderly evacuation and no reported injuries.
  • Authorities have not yet determined the fire’s point of origin or the total number of evacuees.
  • This incident marks the clinic’s second fire since June, following a patient-room blaze that also ended without injuries.