Rooftop blaze propagates to adjacent residences: Fire
Fire in Straubing: Four Adjacent Houses Ablaze, Residents Evacuated
A terraced house in Straubing was engulfed in flames this afternoon, spreading to four adjacent properties. Firefighters are still battling the blaze, with no updates on when the area will be reopened.
Eleven people were successfully rescued from the houses, but four firefighters suffered minor injuries during the rescue efforts. They were taken to hospitals for treatment, and no further details about their conditions were provided in the late afternoon report. Three people were treated for minor smoke inhalation at the scene by emergency services.
City staff from Straubing are on site, providing support as needed. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing, and at this point, the extent of the damage remains unknown. There was no longer any smoke at the time of the report, but the area remains closed off, and residents are unable to return to their homes.
No information about the condition of the rescued people was given in the late afternoon report. Firefighters continue to work tirelessly to extinguish the fire, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
In the meantime, our thoughts are with those affected by this incident. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Stay safe, Straubing.
