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Emergency services responded to a fire in a high-rise building on Mitterfeldstrasse in Munich-Laim on Tuesday evening. The fire, which started on the ground floor, was quickly extinguished by firefighters, and no injuries were reported.
Emergency Response to Laim High-Rise Fire
The Munich Fire Department received an emergency call around 7:39 PM on Tuesday evening, reporting a fire on the ground floor of an apartment building. Neighbors, who initially suspected a person might be trapped inside, promptly alerted emergency services.
A large contingent of firefighters was dispatched to the scene. A team equipped with breathing apparatus immediately entered the smoke-filled apartment. Inside, they discovered several burning items of clothing, which were quickly extinguished.
No Occupants Found in Affected Apartment
Contrary to initial reports, no one was found inside the affected apartment, a fire department spokesperson confirmed. Firefighters then used a high-performance fan to ventilate the apartment and the stairwell. Adjacent apartments were also inspected, and thankfully, no one sustained any injuries.
The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are currently unknown, according to the fire department. Further information regarding these details was not immediately available.
Source: https://www.abendzeitung-muenchen.de/muenchen/grosseinsatz-der-feuerwehr-brand-in-muenchner-hochhaus-art-1165737
