As of: April 1, 2024, 10:30 a.m
By: Katarina Amtmann
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The extinguishing work in Hofkirchen near Passau was still ongoing on Monday morning. The extent of the damage is still unclear, the police spoke of it being “major.”
Hofkirchen - A fire spread to at least five residential buildings in Hofkirchen near Passau. According to police, the fire started in a garage in the early hours of Monday (April 1) and spread from there. The residents had to leave their houses. Even after several hours, the fire had not been extinguished.
In Hofkirchen (Passau district), a garage fire spread to several residential buildings. © Th. Krenn/zema-medien.de/zeema/dpa +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++
Fire spreads to residential buildings in Hofkirchen - “major damage”
Several fire engines from surrounding towns were in action, the police said. According to initial findings, there were no injuries. The exact amount of damage caused is not yet known, but the police said it was “major”
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The fire department was still busy extinguishing the fire on Monday morning. © Th. Krenn/zema-medien.de/zeema/dpa/dpa-Bildfunk +++
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