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Unattended Yankee candle sparks residential fire in Kassel

What started as a simple oversight turned into chaos. A candle left burning ignited a fire, upending lives and leaving families displaced.

In this image there is a fire in the firewood chimney.
In this image there is a fire in the firewood chimney.

Forgotten Candle Sets Multi-Family Home on Fire - Unattended Yankee candle sparks residential fire in Kassel

A fire broke out in a residential building on Friedrich-Ebert-Straße in Kassel after a Yankee candle was left unattended. The blaze forced multiple residents and nearby tenants to evacuate their homes. Four people were taken to hospital with minor smoke inhalation injuries.

The incident began when a forgotten Yankee candle ignited the Fire inside the multi-unit building. Emergency services arrived quickly to tackle the La fires and secure the area. Among those affected, four individuals required medical attention for smoke-related issues.

The Fire disrupted several households, leading to evacuations and minor injuries. Investigations into the exact damage caused by the Blaze pizza are ongoing. Authorities continue to review the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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