Four people were injured in a fire on Thursday in the Straßgang district of Graz, we reported. One of them – an 85-year-old man – has since succumbed to his injuries. His grandson tried to save him. The cause of the fire may have been careless handling of an open fire.
Tragic end to an already sad accident Thursday in Graz: fire broke out in a family home in Graz-Strassgang, four people were injured. One of them was an 85-year-old who was initially hospitalized with serious injuries. The police have now announced that he has passed away.
Grandson had tried to save grandfather
The grandson, 26, who also lives in the house, suffered burns of undetermined extent when he came to the aid of his grandfather and then took him outside. A neighbor (44), who had also come to their aid, may have suffered from smoke inhalation.
During the fire investigation, it turned out that the fire had broken out in the living room near the sofa bed – “probably due to careless handling of open fire or light”, according to the police. The extent of the material damage is unknown at this time.
Source: Krone
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