Single-Family House in Styria Completely Burned Down
A single-family house was fully ablaze during the night to Sunday in Gleisdorf (Weiz district). The residents were brought to safety in time but had to be taken to the hospital. Around 90 emergency personnel from several fire departments extinguished the fire, the police stated in a release.
Two people hospitalized after house fire in Styria
The fire broke out around 1:45 a.m., and the flames subsequently spread to the entire house. Six surrounding fire departments were deployed with 13 vehicles and around 90 firefighters. The two residents of the house, aged 54 and 61, were able to leave the house in time. They likely suffered mild smoke inhalation and were taken to the Graz State Hospital. A dog was also brought to safety and handed over to family members.
The cause of the fire was initially unclear, and district fire investigators from the Weiz district police command were deployed during the night. The extent of the damage was initially unknown but is expected to be considerable.
(APA/Red)
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