Northern Switzerland Two people in hospital after restaurant fire in Waltenschwil AG

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29.9.2024 - 09:52

It took several hours for the fire department to extinguish the fire.
It took several hours for the fire department to extinguish the fire.
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A fire in a restaurant in Waltenschwil AG kept the fire department on their toes for several hours on Saturday afternoon. The ambulance took two people to hospital with suspected smoke inhalation. The damage to property is extensive, as the Aargau cantonal police reported on Sunday.

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In addition to the restaurant on Dorfstrasse, the adjoining apartments were also affected. According to the statement, the fire department spent several hours extinguishing the fire.

The building was severely damaged by the fire and is no longer habitable. The extent of the damage was unclear on Sunday. According to initial findings, the fire broke out in the kitchen.