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Multiple Fires Across Germany Cause Injuries and Significant Property Damage

A series of fires in residential and commercial buildings over the Christmas period has led to casualties, evacuations, and millions in damages, with investigations ongoing.

  • A fire in a Munich senior home injured seven residents and caused extensive damage to the historic building, with over 60 people evacuated.
  • A blaze at Karls Erlebnis-Dorf in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern destroyed a building near the Traktorbahn attraction, resulting in a six-figure loss; no injuries were reported.
  • In Wendlingen, a vacant factory burned completely, causing damages estimated in the high six figures and impacting nearby train operations due to debris hazards.
  • A residential fire in Stuttgart left eight people hospitalized with smoke inhalation and displaced 26 residents, while a separate house fire in Potsdam claimed the life of a 36-year-old woman.
  • Authorities are investigating potential cases of arson in several incidents, including a barn fire in Bietigheim-Bissingen and a Berlin apartment fire linked to pyrotechnics.
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