Three Dead After Fire in Elderly Ward at Hamburg Hospital

A blaze at the Marienkrankenhaus in the north German city was reported to emergency services shortly after midnight, and authorities arrived at the scene within minutes.

The Blaze Was Extinguished

The fire itself was extinguished swiftly, yet not before three people died due to smoke inhalation. Officials have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, which is believed to have started in a nursing ward.

No Further Injuries

Fortunately, the hospital's effective fire safety systems prevented the fire from spreading beyond the nursing ward. All other patients and staff members unaffected, and there were no further injuries reported.

A Tragic Loss

The hospital's managing director, Anja Karliczek, released a statement expressing her condolences to the families of the victims and committing to a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the fire. Karliczek also praised the quick response of emergency services, which mitigated further harm.