Lübeck: Fire and Smoke in ASB Nursing Home - Several People Missing

Fire breaks out in ASB nursing home in Lübbenau, Brandenburg, Germany

On 08 February 2023 at 02:45, a fire broke out in an ASB nursing home on the corner of Cottbuser Straße and Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße in Lübbenau, Brandenburg, Germany. According to initial reports, several people are missing as emergency services battle the blaze.

Around 100 firefighters are currently on scene and more are on the way. The fire has spread to the roof of the building and is causing extensive damage. A large plume of smoke can be seen for miles around.

Several people missing, many injured

According to police, several people are still missing and there are fears that they may have been trapped inside the building. Many residents have been evacuated, and some have been taken to hospital with injuries. The extent of their injuries is not yet known.

Firefighters battling to contain the blaze

Firefighters are currently battling to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to neighboring buildings. The cause of the fire is not yet known and is under investigation by police.

Update at 03:30

The fire is now under control and firefighters are damping down the remaining flames. Several people have been rescued from the building, but there are still reports of people missing. The search and rescue operation is ongoing.

Update at 04:00

The fire has been extinguished and firefighters are now searching the building for any remaining people. The search and rescue operation is ongoing and it is not yet known how many people are missing.

Update at 04:30

The search and rescue operation has been completed and all residents have been accounted for. There are no reports of any fatalities, but several people have been injured. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by police.