The apartment building is uninhabitable after the fire.
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It was shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Monday when a fire broke out in an apartment building on Bleikenstrasse in Wattwil SG. Emergency personnel immediately deployed. On site, they noticed a strong smoke development and flash flames from the top two floors.
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They immediately started the extinguishing work, which is still ongoing. According to the cantonal police in St. Gallen, the residents of the apartment building were able to leave the building in good time. Nobody got hurt. However, the house is no longer habitable.
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The reason for the fire is currently unknown. The local fire department was in action with around 100 people and several vehicles. (ymh)