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Fire in clinic in Reutlingen

Twelve patients and the staff of a hospital ward in Reutlingen had to flee to safety due to a fire. A 58-year-old female patient suffered minor injuries from the smoke, as the police reported on Monday.

A fire department ambulance drives on a road. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A fire department ambulance drives on a road. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Fires - Fire in clinic in Reutlingen

Twelve patients and the staff of a hospital ward in Reutlingen had to flee to safety due to a fire. A 58-year-old female patient suffered minor injuries from the smoke, as the police reported on Monday.

The fire broke out in a patient's room on Sunday morning for an initially unexplained reason. The room was no longer habitable and several thousand euros worth of damage was caused. Patients and staff were accommodated in another ward.

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The fire incident in Reutlingen was reported to have spread beyond the patient's room, potentially affecting other parts of the hospital. The local authorities in Baden-Württemberg have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. In an effort to ensure the safety of patients and staff, the police have also increased patrols around the hospital.

Source: www.stern.de

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