Major operation in Lower Austria
One dead in tragic house fire
The devastating fire broke out in a residential building in Pottendorf (Lower Austria) on Sunday. One man lost his life.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen The emergency services were called out at around 5.30 am. When they arrived, the house was already fully engulfed in flames. The 71-year-old and partner of the victim saved herself from the building in time and sought help from neighbors.
Difficult extinguishing work
According to the fire department, the extinguishing work proved to be extremely difficult. Numerous blinds were broken open in order to extinguish the fire inside. Shortly after 11 a.m., the fire was declared out.
Autopsy ordered
The victim is said to be a 53-year-old man with physical disabilities. However, the identity of the deceased has not yet been fully clarified, said police spokesman Stefan Loidl. An autopsy has been ordered.
The 71-year-old woman was taken to hospital with suspected smoke inhalation. An investigation into the cause has been launched.
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