Detached House Burned Down in Kassel - Massive house fire in Espenau leaves one hospitalized and home destroyed
A detached house in Espenau, a town in the Kassel district, was completely destroyed by a fire that broke out early this morning. The 61-year-old resident managed to escape the burning building but was hospitalised for smoke inhalation.
The fire, which caused an estimated €350,000 worth of damage, was brought under control by firefighters who also prevented it from spreading to a nearby house. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the criminal police (Kriminalpolizei) in cooperation with the public prosecutor's office (Staatsanwaltschaft). In Germany, these authorities are responsible for clarifying the cause of fires, especially when criminal investigations are involved.
The destroyed house is now uninhabitable. The investigation into the cause of the fire continues, with no further details available at this time.
