Hospital Fire in German Hospital Leaves One Dead and 13 Injured

Frankenberg, Germany

1 Dead, 13 Injured in Hospital Fire

A fire broke out in a hospital in the Hessian town of Frankenberg, Germany, early this morning, leaving one person dead and 13 others injured, according to local authorities.

The fire started in a patient room on the ground floor of the Frankenberg Hospital shortly after midnight, and quickly spread to other parts of the building. Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control within an hour, but not before it had caused extensive damage to the hospital.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but authorities say it does not appear to be suspicious. The hospital has been evacuated, and patients have been transferred to other hospitals in the area.

The victim who died in the fire was a 75-year-old woman who was a patient in the hospital. The 13 injured people include hospital staff and patients, and their injuries range from minor to severe.

The fire is a major blow to the community of Frankenberg, which has a population of about 18,000 people. The hospital is the only one in the town, and it provides essential medical services to the local community.

Authorities are working to determine the cause of the fire and to assess the damage to the hospital. They say it is too early to say when the hospital will be able to reopen.