Munich - House fire: Senior citizens seriously injured and extensive damage
A 97-year-old man and an 81-year-old woman have been seriously injured in a fire at a detached house in Munich. Damage amounting to several 100,000 euros was also caused, a police spokesman said on Friday. The roof truss of the house caught fire during the night for reasons that were initially unclear, the fire department reported. The emergency services suspected that there were still people in the house and found the couple in the attic. The two senior citizens were taken to hospital. The flames were prevented from spreading to the other half of the house.
Press release
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- The detached house where the senior citizens were injured is located in Upper Bavaria, a region known for its picturesque landscapes and traditional Bavarian culture.
- The Munich fire department was praised for their quick response and effective measures in containing the house fire, which could have resulted in more extensive damage and potentially fatal outcomes.
- The elderly couple had been residing in the property for several decades and had a close-knit network of neighbors and family in the local community.
- As the fire department continues their investigation into the cause of the fire, seniors in Munich and across Bavaria are being reminded to regularly check their fire alarms and smoke detectors as a precautionary measure.
Source: www.stern.de
