Emergency - Fire at New Year's Eve party in Graz: numerous injured
A fire broke out at a New Year's Eve party in Graz in the south of Austria early this morning. 21 people were injured, at least three of them seriously, according to the police in the province of Styria.
18 people were taken to hospital. The police were initially unable to provide any information about the cause of the fire. The fire broke out in the entrance area of a pub.
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- The fire at the New Year's Eve party in Graz has cast a shadow over the turn of the year celebrations, as many people were injured, including several seriously.
- Reports from the province of Styria indicate that the fire started in the entrance area of a pub, causing significant damage and disruption to the New Year's Eve party in Austria's second-largest city.
- The Austrian authorities are urging caution and vigilance during New Year's Eve celebrations, following the fire incident in Graz, which serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers associated with large-scale events.
Source: www.stern.de
