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Multiple Fires Across Germany Leave Residents Hospitalized and Homes Damaged

Emergency crews and neighbors acted swiftly to contain fires in Bamberg, Peine, Heilbrunn, and Pirna, as investigations into the causes continue.

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Overview

  • A 56-year-old man remains hospitalized after being severely injured in a Bamberg kitchen fire likely caused by burnt cooking; two others were treated for smoke inhalation and released.
  • In Peine, a residential fire injured nine people, including a seven-year-old child, with damage estimated at 10,000 euros; residents extinguished the flames before emergency services arrived.
  • A technical defect caused a BMW to catch fire in Heilbrunn, but quick action by neighbors and firefighters prevented the flames from spreading to a nearby garage.
  • In Pirna, a 46-year-old woman was rescued from a high-rise fire with burns and possible smoke inhalation; a cat was also saved, and the fire is believed to have started from burning clothing.
  • Authorities are investigating the causes of all incidents, with affected apartments sealed for assessments, as Germany sees an increase in fire-related emergencies.