In Dortmund, a tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of Wednesday morning in the Husen district. Distressed residents evacuated the building upon hearing cries for help, noticing smoke emanating from an apartment. The fire department was promptly alerted to the scene. Reports indicate that the emergency call came in around 5:00 am, with firefighters confirming a blaze at the location upon arrival.
Efforts to extinguish the fire were undertaken swiftly by experienced firefighters who discovered an unconscious man in the apartment. Despite being unresponsive, he was brought outside and attended to by emergency medical services. While the responders managed to contain the fire rapidly, the 57-year-old Dortmund resident could not be saved, as confirmed by reports indicating his passing in the ambulance.
According to current investigative findings, the tenant was alone in his apartment at the time of the fire. Authorities have refrained from disclosing what ignited the blaze, emphasizing that inquiries into the cause of the fire are ongoing. A police spokesperson noted that, at present, neither a technical malfunction nor negligent arson can be ruled out as potential causes, underscoring the ongoing nature of the investigation.