Two firefighters were seriously injured in the firefighting operation
Created: 08/12/2022, 18:01
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Two firefighters were seriously injured in a firefighting operation in Goch on the Lower Rhine on Friday.
Immediately after the arrival of the first emergency services at a commercial establishment in which fire broke out, the fire brigade announced that the smoke gas had ignited.
Two emergency workers were seriously injured.
According to the fire department, they suffered burns.
Goch - there is no danger to life.
Both seriously injured were flown to special clinics with rescue helicopters.
Because of the heavy smoke, the population was asked to close windows and doors in the affected area and to stay in the buildings.
According to the information in the area of operation, a railway line of the RE 10 and the federal road 67, which are located near the free-standing building, were closed.
dpa
