Disaster Strikes: Hamburg Hospital Fire Claims Lives and Injuries
Tragic Incident: Hospital Fire in Hamburg Claims Lives of Three Patients
In a devastating turn of events, a blaze engulfed the geriatric ward of the Marienkrankenhaus in Hamburg's Hohenfelde district during the wee hours, claiming the lives of three patients and leaving over 50 others injured. All the deceased were adults, as confirmed by a fire department official. The tragedy also left two individuals fighting for their lives, while 16 sustained serious injuries, and 36 endured light wounds.
Due to the fire, parts of the hospital were evacuated, forcing the injured to receive treatment in the clinic's emergency room or get transferred to nearby hospitals. The rescue operations and fire extinguishing were completed in the early hours.
The fire's origin is currently shrouded in mystery. The conflagration began in a room on the geriatric ward's ground floor before spreading to the first floor. One room of the clinic seems to have met its end, with the extent of property damage yet to be ascertained.
Smoke from the ground floor fire permeated all four floors of the affected building. Adjacent buildings were also inspected, and their patients were assessed for safety.
A Dangerous Night of Rescue Operations
The fire department mobilized approximately 160 personnel to combat the blaze. The rescue of the affected persons took place via turntable ladders, portable ladders, and through the passageways using escape hoods. The fire department spokesperson stated that several patients were at the windows, pleading for help. The fire was extinguished in about 20 minutes.
The Marienkrankenhaus, one of the largest denominational hospitals in Northern Germany, accommodates around 600 beds and serves approximately 93,000 patients annually.
[1] ntv.de, lve/dpa
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