Candle starts fire – apartment in Kinzigtal uninhabitable


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There was a fire in this house in Sinntal-Sterbfritz early on Friday morning.
There was a fire in this house in Sinntal-Sterbfritz early on Friday morning. © Ulrich Schwind

10,000 euros in property damage is the result of the fire in an attic apartment in Sinntal-Sterbfritz. The trigger was probably a fallen candle.

Sterbfritz – According to the police report, the fire broke out around 7:30 a.m. in an attic apartment on Alte Schlüchterner Straße. The reason for the fire was probably a fallen candle.

Candle starts fire – apartment in Kinzigtal uninhabitable

The fire brigade, rescue service and police were on duty, but the fire had already been largely extinguished by the time the fire fighters arrived. The fire brigade only carried out extinguishing work and ventilated the apartment.

Two people were examined on site for suspected smoke poisoning, but were released on site. Burnt plastic released corresponding gases. The apartment is currently uninhabitable and the residents are staying with friends. There was material damage estimated at 10,000 euros.

Meanwhile, under investigation the police in Hanau after another fire in a garden shed – there are indications of arson.

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