Residents evacuated

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Dense smoke was coming from the building.(Bild: BF Linz)

A large-scale operation on Friday morning in the center of Linz-Ebelsberg: a fire broke out in a tanning salon. The Red Cross and the Samaritans took care of five residents who had to be evacuated from the building.

We are on site with four ambulances, an emergency ambulance and a car from the Samaritans, there are currently five people affected who need to be clarified whether and to what extent they are injured," said an employee of the Linz rescue control center in response to an inquiry from "Krone".

One person had to be taken to hospital with minor injuries. A dog was rescued. The fire is now under control. The cause of the fire is now being investigated.