Apartment Fire in Klosterneuburg Claims Fatalities

The police confirmed a report by "NÖN" (online). When the fire brigade arrived at the scene, thick smoke was already coming out of a window. Breathing protection teams entered the apartment and rescued the severely injured woman, reported the fire brigade. According to the police, she likely died at the scene of the accident.

A neighbor was brought to safety from his apartment using a turntable ladder. The other residents of the multi-family house also had to leave their apartments. The fire brigade extinguished the apartment fire and prevented it from spreading to other objects. According to the fire brigade, the fire originated in the kitchen area.

Turned-on Hotplate Caused Fatal Fire in Klosterneuburg

A turned-on hotplate on the electric stove is believed to have caused the apartment fire. Investigators have now clarified the cause of the fire, the police announced on Tuesday.

Witnesses noticed the fire around 12:45 PM and alerted the emergency services. When the fire brigade arrived at the scene, thick smoke was already coming out of a window.

(APA/Red)

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