Three injured in massive fire in Essen, Germany, Chinese citizens have been evacuated to resettlement hotels

　　China News Service, Berlin, February 23 (Reporter Ma Xiuxiu) In response to the large-scale fire that occurred in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on the early morning of the 21st, the Chinese Consulate General in Dusseldorf issued a relevant situation report on the 22nd, confirming the fire. None of the injured were Chinese citizens.

According to the consulate general, two Chinese citizens were among the residents of the apartment on fire, and they were evacuated to the resettlement hotel in time.

　　In the early morning of the 21st local time, a residential area in the Westviertel of Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, caught fire.

So far, the fire has been completely extinguished, a total of 3 people were injured and no one died.

According to German media reports, 39 apartments were completely destroyed in the fire, and about 100 people were evacuated.

Three residents were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and can be discharged now.

　　German media sources pointed out that the fire may have started on a balcony, and strong winds and insulation materials were the reasons for the rapid spread of the fire.

The investigation into the exact cause of the fire is still ongoing.

A spokesman for Essen's fire department said the area had never experienced a fire of this magnitude, and the low number of injuries could be due to the smoke alarms installed throughout the building.

　　A reporter from Chinanews.com learned from the Chinese Consulate-General in Dusseldorf that the consulate immediately contacted the Essen Police Station and Fire Station to learn about the situation.

After verification by the German side, it was confirmed that there were no Chinese citizens among the injured in the fire.

The consulate general also learned through consular security volunteers that two Chinese citizens were among the residents of the apartment on fire, and they had been evacuated to the resettlement hotel in time.

It is reported that the Consulate General has established contact with him and provided corresponding assistance.

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