Published February 14,2023
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One individual died in a hearth at a refugee shelter in Hamburg on Monday, the fireplace brigade mentioned.
Rescuers on the scene “found a full fire on the upper floor of a container facility,” a hearth brigade commander informed dpa.
He mentioned firefighters instantly started extinguishing the refugee lodging within the Winterhude district of the northern German port metropolis. The operation concerned 75 firefighters and three hearth engines.
“Troops with breathing equipment went inside and unfortunately could only find one missing person lifeless with certain indications of death.”
A police spokesperson mentioned within the night that the identification of the deceased was nonetheless unclear. An investigation is underneath approach.
In complete, about 10 containers have been destroyed or broken by the fireplace.
The reason behind the fireplace, which was reported about 5:30 pm (1630 GMT) was not fully clear, a hearth brigade spokesperson mentioned.
Residents have been requested through a warning app referred to as NINA to maintain home windows and doorways closed due to the heavy smoke. The warning was lifted shortly earlier than 7 pm. Around 8 pm the fireplace was extinguished and the clean-up work started.
According to the operator, the container lodging within the Nord district of town provides virtually 500 locations for refugees and homeless folks. The containers are shut collectively and every consists of two flooring.
A spokeswoman for the operator informed the native newspaper Hamburger Morgenpost that they’re assuming that one constructing is uninhabitable now. Alternative lodging is now being organized for 10 residents.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
