Six people, including children, were injured in a basement fire at an apartment building in Bremerhaven-Lehe. Firefighters evacuated the four-story structure and rescued pets. Police are investigating the cause.
About 40 firefighters and emergency responders brought a basement fire under control in the evening at a four-story apartment building in Bremerhaven-Lehe, the fire department reported.
Smoke spread through the entire stairwell to the top floor, prompting the evacuation of the building. Six people suffered smoke inhalation injuries while attempting to escape on their own and were taken to nearby hospitals.
Firefighters also rescued several pets, including two dogs, which were unharmed and returned to their owners.
Due to heavy soot damage and the shutdown of the power supply, the building is uninhabitable for now. Temporary accommodations were arranged for the residents. Police are investigating the undetermined cause of the fire, with no damage estimates available.
