Eight people were taken to hospitals following a basement fire in a house in Rostock. The blaze broke out on Monday evening and was brought under control by emergency responders. Some residents are unable to stay in the building overnight.
A fire broke out in the basement of a multi-family house in Rostock-Toitenwinkel on Monday evening. The cause of the blaze remains unclear, according to a fire department spokesperson. Emergency crews arrived promptly and extinguished the flames.
"The fire is out," the spokesperson stated. Eight individuals, including residents, suffered smoke inhalation or minor injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals. Details on the circumstances and severity of the injuries have not yet been released.
Parts of the building are heavily smoke-damaged, preventing some residents from returning home for the night. The city has arranged temporary accommodations. Investigations into the fire's origin are ongoing, with no indications of foul play.
This incident highlights the dangers of residential fires, particularly in older structures like those in Rostock.