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Fire: 28-year-old holds out on balcony until rescued

A 28-year-old man held out on the balcony during a fire in his apartment in Offenburg on Christmas Eve and waited for the fire department. The fire department reported that the man was then brought outside via the stairwell by the emergency services using a so-called escape hood. A police...

Firefighters stand behind an emergency vehicle. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
Firefighters stand behind an emergency vehicle. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Ortenau district - Fire: 28-year-old holds out on balcony until rescued

A 28-year-old man held out on the balcony during a fire in his apartment in Offenburg on Christmas Eve and waited for the fire department. The fire department reported that the man was then brought outside via the stairwell by the emergency services using a so-called escape hood. A police spokesperson was initially unable to say anything about the damage or the cause on Monday. The 28-year-old was taken to hospital on Sunday evening with suspected smoke inhalation.

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The fire incident occurred in Baden-Württemberg, specifically in the Ortenau district. The fire department was called to deal with multiple fires during the emergency situations in the region on saint's eve. The successful rescue operation involved the 28-year-old man, who was awaiting rescue from his balcony, and the open castle in Offenburg was also checked by the fire department for any potential fire threats.

Source: www.stern.de

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