A fire broke out on the second floor. When the firefighters arrived, flames were already coming out of the apartment.
Eight residents of the apartment building were able to get to safety on their own before the fire department arrived. Three people were taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The apartment where the fire broke out is completely burned out. In addition, the entire building is uninhabitable. The Neunkirchen city administration arranged emergency accommodation for the residents. The apartments were affected by smoke and firefighting water. The cause of the fire is still unclear. The police have started investigations.
The fire was brought under control after about an hour with a large deployment of emergency personnel. The responders were able to prevent the fire from spreading. Over 50 emergency personnel from the fire districts of Wiebelskirchen, Neunkirchen city center, Wellesweiler, Furpach, the Saarstahl plant fire brigade, the emergency medical service, and the police were involved in the operation.
