Two reported killed, dozens hurt in hospital fire in Germany
Summary
A fire broke out early Thursday at a hospital in Ludwigslust, Germany, killing two patients and injuring 34 others, mostly due to smoke inhalation. Emergency workers evacuated 82 patients, and the fire is now under control while investigations continue.Key Facts
- The fire started in a patient’s room at Helene-von-Bulow-Klinikum hospital.
- It spread quickly to the roof area above the radiology department.
- Two patients died as a result of the fire.
- Thirty-four others were hurt, mainly from breathing in smoke; none are in critical condition.
- Emergency teams evacuated 82 patients from the hospital.
- More than 100 emergency workers responded to the fire.
- The hospital’s emergency room was temporarily closed but has now reopened.
- Police are investigating the cause of the fire, which is still unknown.
- Ludwigslust is in northeastern Germany, about 40 km south of Schwerin.
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