Fire with Seriously Injured in Vienna-Floridsdorf

A resident of a ground floor apartment in Vienna-Floridsdorf was seriously injured in a fire on Saturday. According to the police, the 52-year-old initially suffered from a life-threatening smoke inhalation injury. However, according to the treating doctors, there was no longer any danger to his life on Sunday. The circumstances of the man's rescue were quite dramatic.

Smoke in Brünner Street

When officers from the Floridsdorf City Police Command arrived at the scene of the fire on Brünner Street, thick smoke was already emanating from the ground floor apartment. "The apparently confused tenant was standing at the window and was asked by the officers to open the apartment door," police spokeswoman Anna Gutt described. The man then disappeared into his apartment, but did not open the door to the emergency services.

Firefighters Found Man

The professional fire brigade then opened the door. They found the man lying on the floor in his kitchen. "He was unresponsive due to severe smoke inhalation," said the spokeswoman. The 52-year-old was given emergency medical treatment by the Vienna Professional Rescue Service and was then taken to a hospital. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office has begun investigations.

(APA/Red)

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