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Drama in the Marienklinik: Three dead in a devastating fire!
There was a fire in the Marienklinik Hamburg in which three people died and over 50 were injured. Rescue measures ongoing.
Drama in the Marienklinik: Three dead in a devastating fire!
On Sunday night, a devastating fire broke out in the Marienklinik in Hohenfelde, Hamburg. The incident resulted in the tragic deaths of three patients, all adults. In addition, numerous people were injured, although the severity of the injuries varied. Over 50 people had to be taken to the emergency room or transported to surrounding hospitals. In particular, two patients suffered life-threatening injuries and 18 others were seriously injured, as NDR reported.
The fire broke out shortly after midnight on the ground floor of the geriatric ward. While the exact circumstances of the fire remain unclear, the flames quickly spread to the first floor and smoke spread to all four floors of the affected building. The fire brigade was alerted with around 160 to 220 emergency services (depending on the source), and the rescue efforts proved to be particularly difficult. Many patients had little mobility due to their health limitations and could not be evacuated quickly.
Evacuation and rescue operations
The evacuation of affected hospital areas was urgently required. The emergency services used turntable ladders, portable ladders and escape hoods to help the patients. Several people shouted for help from the building's windows, underscoring the urgency of the action. After about 20 minutes, the fire brigade managed to put out the fire, but follow-up care and ventilation took until the early hours of the morning.
The Marienklinik, one of the largest denominational hospitals in northern Germany, has around 600 beds and treats around 93,000 patients annually. Concern for the well-being of the remaining patients kept the administration and emergency services on tenterhooks, while adjacent buildings were checked to ensure the safety of all people accommodated, reports Wort.
The incidents at Marienklinik caused great consternation in the Hamburg community. While the four affected floors are being intensively examined, the hospital remains a central point of contact for emergencies during this difficult time. The cleanup and full restoration of operations is expected to take some time.