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Hanau apartment fire leaves elderly man injured and home uninhabitable

A sudden inferno tore through a Hanau building, forcing evacuations and causing severe damage. Now, one resident faces recovery—while investigators search for answers.

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House Fire in Hanau - Man Injured and High Damage - Hanau apartment fire leaves elderly man injured and home uninhabitable

A fire in Hanau has left a ground-floor apartment uninhabitable and injured a 68-year-old man. Emergency crews arrived to find flames spreading from a first-floor window, with residents already evacuated safely. The blaze broke out in a residential building, causing an estimated €50,000 in damage. Firefighters quickly responded after reports of smoke and flames visible from outside. All occupants had fled the building before their arrival, avoiding further harm. The apartment remains uninhabitable after the incident, and repairs will be needed before residents can return. Police continue to gather evidence, but no arrests have been made in connection with the blaze.

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