Fire with Two Dead Children in Gmünd: Search for Cause

After the fire in an apartment of a multi-family house in Gmünd with two deceased children, the investigation into the cause started on Sunday. Investigators from the state criminal investigation department and an expert from the federal criminal investigation department were on site in the Lower Austrian district town. In the fire on Saturday, a one-year-old and a five-year-old lost their lives, and the severely injured mother of the boys was flown to the hospital by emergency medical helicopter.

Over 100 Firefighters at Fire in Gmünd

The flames broke out around noon. The two children were discovered in the burning apartment and immediately brought out of the danger zone. "Despite immediate resuscitation measures initiated by the fire department and emergency services, no signs of life could be detected," emphasized the district command of Gmünd. Several residents were rescued via aerial rescue equipment and with the help of fire escape hoods through the stairwell. Five people were suspected of smoke inhalation and were taken to nearby clinics.

In total, more than 100 firefighters were deployed. For medical and psychological support, an emergency team from Notruf NÖ, a crisis intervention team from the Red Cross Lower Austria, and fire department peers were dispatched.

Emergency Shelters for Residents

According to media reports, the multi-family house was closed off, and the residents were accommodated in emergency shelters. The building is expected to be released by Monday.

(APA/Red)

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