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Fire drama in Leonberg: Two injured after sauna fire!
A sauna fire in an apartment building in Leonberg, Böblingen district, injured two residents. Cause unclear.
Fire drama in Leonberg: Two injured after sauna fire!
In Leonberg, a district in the Böblingen district, there was a fire in an apartment building that broke out in the sauna of an apartment. The fire department was alerted and immediately went to the scene. In the incident, two residents, an 80-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman, suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospital for further treatment. Fortunately, no other people were in danger as other apartments in the building were not affected.
The material damage caused by the fire is estimated at around 200,000 euros. The apartment where the fire broke out is no longer habitable. However, the exact origin of the fire in the sauna remains unclear. This raises questions that fire investigators want to clarify in the coming days. The event caused excitement in the city, which has a population of around 20,000, and shows the dangers that house fires can pose.
Details about the incident
Firefighters were able to quickly bring the fire under control, preventing major damage to the building. Overall, all other residents of the house are safe. This is a pleasing result, despite the minor injuries suffered by the two victims. The efforts of the rescue workers were positively highlighted; they responded professionally and immediately.
However, the situation raises the question of how such accidents can be avoided in the future. Research into the causes is now focusing on the electrical installation of the sauna and possible sources of error that could lead to a fire. In addition, educational campaigns on fire protection and safe electrical installations in households may be necessary.
The media coverage of this incident shows the awareness of security issues in the public discussion. [Stern] reports that the fire caused shock among neighbors, who are undoubtedly glad that no serious injuries occurred. [Augsburger Allgemeine] also addresses the quick reactions on the part of the fire department, which could lead to further damage to the property.