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Munich Police Probe Hairdryer Fire That Severely Injured Woman

Kommissariat 13 is examining how the ignition occurred during early-morning grooming at a Riem residence.

Overview

  • The incident happened around 5:45 a.m. on Dec. 3 in the Munich district of Riem, police said.
  • While drying her hair, the 60-year-old’s hair and outer clothing suddenly ignited for reasons still unknown.
  • A neighbor, alerted by her cries for help, extinguished the flames and then called emergency services.
  • Emergency crews treated the victim for severe head burns and transported her to a Munich specialist clinic.
  • Investigators are focusing on clarifying the exact accident sequence, and no cause has been identified.