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Smoking in bed - man critically injured in fire

A fire breaks out in the bedroom of a 51-year-old man during the night. A resident wakes up to the smell of burning and calls the emergency services

A 51-year-old man is critically injured in a room fire. He is said to have been smoking in bed and...
A 51-year-old man is critically injured in a room fire. He is said to have been smoking in bed and started the fire. (symbolic image)

Munich - Smoking in bed - man critically injured in fire

A man is suspected to have smoked in bed and caused a fire in Munich, resulting in a life-threatening injury to the 51-year-old man, according to the Munich Police Department.

A neighbor was awakened by the smell of smoke and placed a call. The fire department rescued the 51-year-old from his apartment. Emergency services transported him to the hospital with severe burn injuries. No other people were injured. Preliminary findings suggest that the fire was caused by negligent arson.

The fire incident occurred in the heart of Munich, specifically in the bustling city of Bavaria. Due to the severity of the situation, upper authorities in Upper Bavaria were notified about the emergency in Munich.

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