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Blankenfelde-Mahlow (dpa / bb) - After an unsuccessful attempt to extinguish the fire, a 30-year-old was rescued from his burning apartment.

The man was picked up on Tuesday evening by the fire brigade with a turntable ladder from the balcony of his apartment on the second floor of an apartment building in Blankenfelde-Mahlow (Teltow-Fläming district), the police said on Wednesday.

The man was taken to hospital with smoke inhalation.

In addition, no one was injured.

According to previous knowledge, the fire broke out in the kitchen.

The apartment was completely destroyed.

The cause of the fire is being determined.

In addition, a complaint was made for negligent arson.

The property damage amounts to an estimated 30,000 euros.

© dpa-infocom, dpa: 210303-99-673992 / 2

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