Fire department operation - Senior citizen carries burning mattress out of the apartment
A senior citizen bravely prevented a potentially major fire in her apartment. The 99-year-old carried a burning mattress outside onto the balcony where, according to the police, it burned down in a controlled manner. The woman remained unharmed. The mattress had caught fire on Monday evening, presumably due to a technical defect in a self-heating comforter. After the fire department had ventilated the apartment, the senior citizen was able to return to her rooms.
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The local police commended the woman's quick thinking and courage, noting that her actions likely prevented a larger fire. The fire department, upon arrival, commended the senior citizen's actions and operated to ensure the apartment was safe. In a statement, the Fire Department of Baden-Württemberg praised the woman's actions and assured residents about their commitment to safety in such situations.
Source: www.stern.de
