Power Bank Explosion: Apartment Fire in Munich-Ramersdorf – Man Injured
Munich, February 12th – An apartment fire erupted in the Ramersdorf district of Munich on Wednesday, February 11th, after a power bank exploded. A 50-year-old resident was injured while attempting to put out the fire, and the apartment sustained significant damage, estimated to be in the mid-five-figure range.
Resident Attempts to Extinguish Blaze, Suffers Smoke Inhalation
According to police reports, the incident occurred around 2:15 PM when the power bank belonging to the 50-year-old man caught fire after an explosion in his apartment. The man initially tried to extinguish the flames himself, resulting in smoke inhalation. When his efforts proved unsuccessful, he contacted the fire department’s emergency services.
Firefighters quickly responded to the scene and rescued the injured man, who was subsequently transported to a hospital for treatment. The exact cause of the power bank’s explosion remains unknown, and the police’s Kommissariat 13 has launched an investigation into the incident.
Extensive Damage Renders Apartment Uninhabitable
The apartment suffered extensive damage due to the fire, rendering it uninhabitable, according to the fire department. Initial estimates suggest the damage could be around 50,000 Euros, as reported by tz. The structural integrity and contents of the apartment were severely compromised by the blaze.
This incident highlights the potential dangers associated with faulty electronic devices and the importance of prompt professional intervention in case of fire. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the explosion to determine its precise cause and prevent similar occurrences in the future.
