Identity of Body in Vienna-Brigittenau Clarified

Leichenfund zu Wochenbeginn in Wien-Brigittenau.
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After a body was found during firefighting operations in Vienna-Brigittenau, the identity of the deceased has now been established.
The body discovered late Monday morning during a basement fire in Vienna-Brigittenau has been identified. According to police spokesman David Pawlik, it is a 57-year-old man who was registered in Austria, but not at the address on Vorgartenstraße. However, he is believed to have lived in the basement at least temporarily. According to investigations by the state criminal investigation department, foul play can be ruled out. It is suspected that a burning candle may have caused the fire.
Firefighters in Vienna-Brigittenau discovered body
The fire broke out around 11:30 a.m. in the basement of the multi-party building. Firefighters discovered the deceased during the firefighting operations.
(APA/Red)
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