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Hannover-Misburg Primary School Gym Destroyed in Major Fire as 197 Battle Blaze

Investigators have yet to identify a cause.

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Overview

  • Fire broke out shortly before 19:00 at the Grundschule Mühlenweg gym, and crews stopped it from spreading to the adjacent school building.
  • The structure burned down to its foundations, with sections collapsing during the blaze.
  • A total of 197 emergency personnel responded and carried out overnight overhaul operations.
  • Two responders suffered minor injuries, and one was released from hospital.
  • Authorities warned residents via apps to keep windows and doors closed, Friday classes were canceled, and the mayor said damage likely runs into the millions of euros.