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Single-Family House in St. Marein near Graz Completely Burned Out: 76-Year-Old Injured

Eine 76-jährige Frau wurde bei dem Brand verletzt.
Eine 76-jährige Frau wurde bei dem Brand verletzt. ©APA/FF PETERSDORF II/HOFER
In the night leading up to Tuesday, a 76-year-old woman was injured in the fire of a single-family house in St. Marein near Graz (Graz-Umgebung district).

The residential house was completely burned out. Around 120 firefighters were deployed to bring the fire under control, yet according to the police, the house burned down entirely. The State Criminal Police Office of Styria has taken over the investigation into the cause of the fire.

The fire in the Petersdorf II district broke out shortly before midnight. Villagers and motorists alerted the fire department. The elderly resident was able to bring herself to safety. According to initial reports, she had fallen asleep after stoking the stove.

(APA/Red)

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