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Car dealership likely burned due to technical issue

A fire in Vellmar, Hesse resulted in substantial monetary losses. Authorities think a technical fault, potentially linking to a solar power facility, could be responsible.

A firefighter stands next to a fire engine.
A firefighter stands next to a fire engine.

Kassel is the name of a city. - Car dealership likely burned due to technical issue

In the north of Hessian town, Vellmar (part of Kassel district), authorities believe a technical fault led to a destructive fire at an auto dealership. This blaze erupted on Tuesday night and is predicted to have caused damages totaling millions according to the police. It appears there's no evidence for arson involvement, as per a spokesperson on Wednesday. The fire started on the roof, where solar panels were installed. The roof was fully ablaze. Numerous cars were also impacted. An estimated 200 firefighters teamed up to tackle the blaze. One firefighter was admitted to the hospital due to smoke inhalation concerns.

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