Apartment building in flames One person found dead after fire in Dietschwil SG
An apartment building in Dietschwil SG caught fire during the night. After extinguishing the fire, firefighters discovered a body in the apartment building
07.07.2024, 08:59
07.07.2024, 16:05
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- Following a fire in an apartment building in Dietschwil SG on Sunday night, a body has been found in the ruins of the fire.
- In the morning, the police announced that one person was missing.
- Due to the location of the body, it is "quite likely" that the person found dead is the missing resident of the property.
Following the fire in an apartment building in Dietschwil SG on Sunday night, a person has been found dead in the ruins of the fire. According to the St. Gallen cantonal police, firefighters found the body after extinguishing the fire while inspecting the property.
In the morning, the police announced that one person was still missing. In the afternoon, a second statement said that it was now being clarified whether the person found dead was the missing resident of the property.
Based on the location, this is "quite likely". The cause of the fire is still unknown. Investigations are ongoing.
The fire department was alerted shortly after midnight on Sunday. They were unable to prevent the building from catching fire. Three residents of the house were found unharmed outside the building. The house is no longer habitable and will have to be demolished, according to a press release.