Feb 12 • 10:01 UTC 🇩🇪 Germany SZ

Large operation in Lower Bavaria: Fire broke out in guesthouse – guests taken to retirement home

A fire broke out in a guesthouse in Mengkofen, Lower Bavaria, with guests temporarily relocated to a nearby retirement home as firefighters worked to control the blaze.

A significant fire incident occurred at a guesthouse in Mengkofen, located in the Dingolfing-Landau district of Lower Bavaria. According to the police's morning update, firefighting operations are expected to continue throughout the day despite the fact that the fire has been brought under control. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported at this time.

The guests of the guesthouse have been temporarily relocated to a nearby retirement home, as confirmed by a police spokesperson. The fire reportedly spread to an adjacent part of the building, complicating the firefighting efforts due to the structure comprising multiple connected segments. Firefighters are facing challenges as they work to extinguish the flames and contain the smoke.

Local residents have been advised to keep doors and windows closed due to the presence of heavy smoke. This incident highlights the ongoing risks associated with fire safety in hospitality establishments, and the swift response by local emergency services has been crucial in averting a potential disaster.

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