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A blaze in a shed extends to a separate home.

On May 14, 2024, a shed caught fire in Elmenhorst, and the flames spread to a nearby detached house.

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May 16, 2024
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Elmenhorst remains a topic of interest. - A blaze in a shed extends to a separate home.

At about 1:30 pm, the fire department was informed of a burning shed on Alte Dorfstraße. By the time they arrived, the fire had already spread to the next-door detached house. The elderly 73-year-old resident managed to escape unscathed, thanks to concerned neighbors.

Six fire departments joined forces to battle the blaze. The estimated damage to property is approximately 200,000 euros. A member of the victim's family experienced smoke inhalation while trying to save their dog from the house. They had to be brought to the hospital for treatment.

The origin of the fire remains a mystery. The investigators from the Ahrensburg criminal investigation department have taken over the investigation and secured the scene.

This content is drawn from official police statements and was aided by AI.

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