A fire on Gudrunstraße in Vienna-Favoriten resulted in several injuries on the night of Thursday. Seven people inhaled smoke, five of whom were taken to hospitals for treatment, according to the emergency services. According to the fire department, flames spread from a balcony to an apartment in the lower part of the twelve-story residential building. Many people fled on their own, and two cats and a dog were also rescued from the building. The cause of the fire is unclear.

Balcony furniture caught fire

On Wednesday around 10:00 PM, the fire is said to have broken out on a balcony. Balcony furniture caught fire for reasons still unknown, the fire department reported on Thursday. The flames subsequently spread to the associated apartment. Two people escaped from the apartment, suffering injuries due to smoke inhalation. Two neighbors attempted to extinguish the flames. They also needed care afterward because they inhaled smoke.

Cause of the fire unclear

In total, the Vienna emergency services attended to 21 people, but for many of those affected, it was more about maintaining warmth. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire quickly, with the flames being brought under control from the outside via the balcony.

(APA/Red)

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