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Nighttime Hotel Fire in Plauen Quickly Contained With Five Guests Hospitalized

City officials credit a rapid, coordinated response that limited harm.

Overview

  • Firefighters were alerted around 2 a.m., and the operation concluded shortly after 4 a.m.
  • Ten people were evacuated to safety from the building with no fatalities reported.
  • Five guests were transported to hospital on suspicion of smoke inhalation and are under observation.
  • Remaining guests returned to their rooms after crews ventilated the hotel.
  • The professional fire service led the response with support from volunteer brigades, police, and emergency medical services.