58-Year-Old Died in Apartment Fire in Vienna-Simmering

A resident of the multi-party house in Vienna-Simmering noticed the smell of smoke and alerted the emergency services at 11:30 PM, police and fire department reported in statements on Sunday. Firefighters located the apartment on fire and broke down the door. The lifeless man was brought outside, but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.

Fire in Vienna-Simmering was quickly extinguished

The fire was quickly extinguished, reported fire department spokesman Lukas Schauer. The flames were extinguished under respiratory protection, and the stairwell as well as adjacent apartments were checked. High-performance ventilation devices were used to ventilate the apartment and the stairwell. The Vienna professional rescue service was also deployed.

The investigation into the cause of the fire is being conducted by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, according to the police. According to the current status, the fire is believed to have broken out in the living room. Several cigarette packs and a lighter were found there.

(APA/Red)

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