Deep sadness for a 21-year-old woman from Lower Austria who became a victim of the New Year’s Eve inferno in Graz. Authorities are investigating negligent homicide and are closely monitoring fire safety measures and escape routes.
Astonishment, great shock and sadness reign in Graz after the New Year’s Eve tragedy: As reported, a devastating fire broke out around 4 a.m. in the well-known bar “Stern” in the city center, spreading from the entrance to the bar where dozens of young people were celebrating .
Guests treated star splashes
The following day, the Styrian police were still conducting intensive investigations into the cause of the fire. Videos of partygoers using star spray both inside and in front of the iconic bar were seen on social media.
The police are investigating negligent homicide
“It is quite possible that they are the trigger,” Fritz Grundnig, spokesman for the executive branch in Graz, confirmed to the “Krone”. Fireworks or other fireworks are also considered that can set the Christmas decorations on fire in no time. Witnesses are interviewed and photos and videos are reviewed. “In any case, we are investigating unknown persons for negligent homicide,” Grundnig said.
More and more dramatic details are emerging about the terrible tragedy in the Spgasse, in the heart of Styria’s capital. “When we arrived on the scene, panicked passers-by informed us that there were still people in the bar and could not get out,” said a spokesperson for the Graz professional fire brigade, which was on the scene with a large contingent. a couple of minutes.
Thick clouds of black smoke billowed from the entry area and several respiratory protection teams had to fight their way through the fire and acrid smoke. There they found a total of nine people unconscious on the ground. “They could no longer save themselves and were carried to the exit by our troops.”
Eyewitnesses kicked in the door to free the prisoners
Eyewitness Thomas, who was at Stern on the evening of the accident, reported something similar to the radio station “Antenne Steiermark”: “Soon the front room was completely on fire. I said, ‘Everyone out, out, out!’ I grabbed my wife and my friends ran after him.” On the neighboring Karmeliterplatz he kicked in a door to free the prisoners. Why some guests were able to escape via the emergency exit and others were not is also currently the subject of investigation: “We are of course also closely monitoring the fire safety measures,” says Fritz Grundnig.
Two victims of the fire are still in life-threatening condition. However, 21-year-old Lena R. from Mödling, a very cheerful, enthusiastic rider who wanted to spend the New Year in Graz, had no chance. In her riding school they are now mourning her…
Source: Krone
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