- An individual perished in a house blaze situated in northern Hesse.
In the blazing heart of a residential building in Witzenhausen, situated in North Hesse', firefighters retrieved a man's charred remains. Another individual endured smoke inhalation and was transported to the hospital, according to the authorities. The structure housed a total of 38 residents.
The firefighters managed to put out the flame that had rampaged across the attic. Inside an apartment, they discovered the lifeless body. Law enforcement officials harbor the conviction that the deceased is the 55-year-old dweller of the afflicted apartment. Nevertheless, his identification remains uncertain.
No indication of arson
Currently, arson is an unlikely cause. Investigators are now delving into the fire's precise origin. At around 3:00 AM, the blaze was reported. Upon arrival, emergency services were met with thick smoke and drifting sparks within the attic. Firefighters remained on duty the following morning due to hidden hotspots.
The criminal investigation team has assumed control of the investigation. The rest of the apartments in the building are now unsafe to inhabit. The residents have been relocated temporarily to a community center. The police estimate that the damages amount to approximately 750,000 euros.
The investigation into the fire's origin reveals that it might not have been intentional, as there's no indication of arson in residential buildings like this one. Despite the firefighters' efforts, another apartment might have been affected by the smoke, potentially causing further damage.
