It is an 83-year-old resident, police spokesman Raimund Schwaigerlehner announced on Friday upon request. The pensioner's wife was able to save herself in time. The flames are believed to have been caused by a candle.

Six Fire Departments at Fire in Ernstbrunn

The fire in the single-family house broke out shortly after midnight on Wednesday. The resident had gone to neighbors and reported that her husband was missing. Subsequently, a body was discovered. The final identity confirmation was carried out through an autopsy.

Six fire departments were involved in the difficult firefighting efforts. The helpers were challenged by temperatures around ten degrees below freezing.

(APA/Red)

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