One resident in hospital Drama on Christmas Eve - major fire department operation in Sarmenstorf AG
On Christmas Eve, a fire broke out in a three-family house in Sarmenstorf. Several fire departments were deployed and one person was slightly injured.
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- On Christmas Eve, there was a fire in a three-family house in Sarmenstorf.
- Several fire departments were deployed and one resident was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
- The cause of the fire and the amount of property damage are still unclear, according to the Aargau cantonal police.
On Christmas Eve, a fire broke out in a property in Sarmenstorf AG. The Aargau cantonal police received the report shortly before 8.30 pm. Based on the initial information, several fire departments were called out.
Using two aerial ladders and breathing apparatus, the firefighters tackled pockets of embers and sources of fire in the roof area. In order to reach the flames, they remove roof tiles. An eyewitness told blue News: "The fire department was on the scene quickly, but it soon became clear that there was still someone inside."
A property in Sarmenstorf caught fire on Christmas Eve.
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The report was received by the cantonal police shortly before 8.30 pm.
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Several fire departments deployed with aerial ladders.
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Roof tiles were removed in order to reach the flames.
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One resident was taken to Muri Hospital with minor injuries.
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The cause of the fire and the property damage are still unclear.
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A property in Sarmenstorf caught fire on Christmas Eve.
Image: BRK News
The report was received by the cantonal police shortly before 8.30 pm.
Image: BRK News
Several fire departments deployed with aerial ladders.
Image: BRK News
Roof tiles were removed in order to reach the flames.
Image: BRK News
One resident was taken to Muri Hospital with minor injuries.
Image: BRK News
The cause of the fire and the property damage are still unclear.
Image: BRK News
The affected building is a three-family house. The occupant (60) of the top apartment sustained minor injuries in the fire and was taken to Muri Hospital by ambulance. The other residents of the property were able to leave the building independently and unharmed.
There is currently no information on the cause of the fire. As Aline Rey, media spokeswoman for the Aargau cantonal police, told BRK News, fire investigators have not yet been able to enter the property as the extinguishing work continued late into the night.
The apartment building remains uninhabitable for the time being. There was considerable material damage. The cause of the fire is still unclear. The Aargau cantonal police have begun an investigation.
There are also no concrete figures yet on the property damage. However, according to the police, this is likely to be considerable. In addition to the fire department, the Aargau cantonal police and an ambulance service were also deployed.