Northeim - Two injured in nursing home fire
Two people have been injured in a fire in a nursing home. The fire in Bad Gandersheim in southern Lower Saxony broke out in a resident's room early on Monday morning for reasons that have not yet been clarified, police said on Tuesday. An 88-year-old resident was seriously injured and a 55-year-old carer was slightly injured. Both were taken to hospital.
The fire damaged the third floor of the building to such an extent that it is currently uninhabitable. However, only furnishings were damaged. The other occupants were accommodated in other rooms. The police estimated the damage at 50,000 euros.
Police report
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The fire in Bad Gandersheim, a town located in southern Lower Saxony, was handled by local authorities, including the police. Due to the emergencies caused by the fire, additional nursing home staff were required to assist during the evacuation and relocation of residents. Northeim, another city in Lower Saxony, offered temporary accommodation to displaced residents from the affected nursing home.
Source: www.stern.de
