Fires - Man dies in house fire in Stormarn district
A 57-year-old man died in an apartment fire in Großhansdorf (Stormarn district) on Monday evening. The attic apartment was already filled with smoke when the fire department and police arrived, the public prosecutor's office and police announced on Tuesday. Firefighters discovered the lifeless man during the extinguishing work. Resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful.
The firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to other apartments in the apartment building. No other residents were injured. The authorities did not provide any information on the cause of the fire or the damage caused on Tuesday.
Statement from the police and public prosecutor's office
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- The Fire department was called to an apartment fire in the District of Stormarn, specifically in the town of Großhansdorf.
- The Fire department discovered that the source of the fire was in an attic apartment, causing the 57-year-old resident unfortunate fatalities.
- The Fire department's swift actions prevented the blaze from spreading to other apartments in the building, sparing additional residents in the same district of Stormarn from harm.
- The public prosecutor's office and the Police are currently investigating the cause of the apartment fire in Schleswig-Holstein, aiming to uncover any relevant information or potential negligence.
- Local authorities in Stormarn, including the Fire department and the Police, encourage residents to keep their living spaces clear of any fire hazards and maintain smoke detectors, to minimize the risk of fires and ensure the district remains a safe and prosperous place to live.
Source: www.stern.de
