An apartment in Bern caught fire on Sunday night. The building had to be evacuated. No one was injured. One apartment is currently unoccupied. An investigation is underway into the cause of the fire and the amount of damage to buildings.
On Sunday, October 13, 2024, shortly after 2:50 a.m., the cantonal police of Bern were notified of a fire1.
When the emergency services arrived at the scene, a fire had broken out in a flat in a block of flats and heavy smoke could be seen. The members of the professional fire department of Bern Protection and Rescue immediately entered the building and began to extinguish the fire. The fire was quickly extinguished. Fire watch was organized after extinguishing operation.
Six residents were evacuated. No one was hurt; four people were checked at the scene by an ambulance crew as a precaution.
One apartment is currently unoccupied. Alternative accommodation has been arranged for one person. Weissensteinstrasse between Schwarzenburgstrasse and Pestalozzistrasse, as well as Weberstrasse at number 10 up to Weissensteinstrasse, had to be closed during the eradication work.
Bern cantonal police have started an investigation into the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage.
Source: Bern Cantonal Police
Image source: Bern Cantonal Police
2024-10-13 15:46:00
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