Fire in Styria - Candle as Trigger

A candle, according to police reports, triggered the fire of a single-family house in St. Marein near Graz (Graz-Umgebung district), in which a 76-year-old woman was injured on the night of Tuesday. The property was consumed by the flames. About 120 firefighters were involved in the extinguishing operation.

Woman taken to hospital

According to investigations, the fire started in the area of a dining table, where a candle was also placed. According to the police, there were no indications of any other possible cause. The 76-year-old resident was admitted to LKH Graz.

(APA/Red)

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