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A technical defect could be responsible for the fire.(Bild: zoom.tirol)

A Mercedes in Kufstein, Tyrol, was engulfed by flames on Tuesday: the expensive car caught fire in the parking lot directly in front of a bakery. Thanks to the rapid intervention of the fire department, the worst was prevented.

The driver of the Mercedes probably got a shock instead of fresh bread on Tuesday morning in Kufstein. After he had parked the car in front of the bakery, it suddenly caught fire and burst into flames. A witness then tried to fight the fire.

Emergency services prevented the worst
However, the alerted fire department was quickly on the scene and was ultimately able to bring the fire under control and extinguish it. The flames were prevented from spreading to the building. However, the terrace and an awning were affected.

The car was probably a total loss. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing. A technical defect may have been the cause.