As of: January 31, 2024, 10:14 a.m
By: Elisa Buhrke
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A senior citizen suffered life-threatening injuries when a Christmas tree caught fire in her apartment.
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A Christmas tree fire in Munich ends tragically: an 84-year-old woman suffered life-threatening burns - despite the neighbors' quick reaction.
Munich - An 84-year-old woman suffered life-threatening burns in a fire in her apartment on Allescherstrasse in Munich-Solln.
The fire, which broke out at 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, was started by the Christmas tree in her apartment.
Christmas tree in Munich-Solln catches fire: senior woman's life is in danger
Neighbors who heard the smoke alarm in the woman's apartment immediately raised the alarm.
Further calls were received to the fire department when flames were visible from the apartment.
A neighbor reacted with presence of mind and rescued the seriously injured woman from the flames before the fire department arrived.
The fire department ambulance crew and an emergency medical team provided immediate medical care before the woman was taken to a Munich clinic.
The fire department was able to quickly extinguish the fire on the first floor, but there was significant damage.
Cause of fire unclear – no other residents injured
The other residents of the apartment building were not in danger.
There is currently no information available about the extent of the damage or the exact cause of the fire.
Both the professional fire department and the volunteer fire department were involved in the operation.
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