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Two Seriously Injured in Late-Night Apartment Fire in Chemnitz

Authorities plan a scene examination to determine the fire’s origin.

Overview

  • Police reported the blaze around 11 p.m. in a second-floor apartment on Bahnstraße.
  • Firefighters used a ladder platform to rescue a 28-year-old who had taken refuge on a balcony.
  • A 26-year-old jumped from a window to escape the flames and suffered serious injuries.
  • Both injured residents were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
  • Other tenants were unhurt and returned to their homes after the fire was extinguished, and a specialist investigator is scheduled to assess cause and damage on Saturday.