Deadly Hospital Fire Injures 13

A deadly fire erupted in the Frankenberg/Eder hospital in Frankenberg, Germany, killing one patient and injuring 13 others.

The fire broke out in a patient's room on the first floor of the hospital at around 5:30 a.m. local time. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

The fire quickly spread to other rooms on the floor, forcing the evacuation of the entire hospital. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze within an hour, but not before it had caused significant damage to the building.

The deceased patient was identified as an 80-year-old man who was being treated for a respiratory illness. The 13 injured patients were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Their injuries ranged from minor smoke inhalation to severe burns.

The hospital is currently closed while the damage is being assessed and repairs are made. Patients who were evacuated from the hospital are being treated at other hospitals in the area.

The fire is the deadliest in the hospital's history. The last major fire at the hospital occurred in 1988, when a fire in the hospital's kitchen caused extensive damage but no injuries.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The hospital is cooperating with the police and fire investigators to determine how the fire started.

The fire is a reminder of the importance of fire safety in hospitals. Hospitals are complex buildings with a lot of potential fire hazards, such as medical equipment, oxygen tanks, and flammable materials.

Hospitals must have a comprehensive fire safety plan in place to prevent fires and to ensure that patients and staff are safe in the event of a fire.