A firefighter was injured while extinguishing a cellar fire in an apartment block in Magdeburg on Sunday afternoon. One of the rescued residents was also taken to the hospital. Four people were rescued using a turntable ladder, while eight others left the building independently.
The fire broke out on Sunday afternoon in the basement of an apartment block in Magdeburg. Firefighters responded and extinguished the blaze, but not without injuries. A firefighter was hurt during the operation, as reported by the fire department. Additionally, one of the rescued residents sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital.
Four residents had to be rescued using a turntable ladder, while eight others were able to leave the building on their own. The apartments along one staircase suffered particularly severe damage and are uninhabitable for the time being. The estimated fire damage amounts to about 100,000 euros. Furthermore, the hot water supply for the entire block has been interrupted.
The cause of the fire was initially unclear. The fire department provided these details in a statement, without additional background. Such incidents highlight the risks to emergency responders and residents in urban housing.