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House Fire in Eastfields Leaves 18-year-old Victim

Teenage cook inadvertently sets house ablaze, causing extensive damage; the culprit is left hospitalized.

Eastfields kitchen fire leaves 18-year-old hurt
Eastfields kitchen fire leaves 18-year-old hurt

House Fire in Eastfields Leaves 18-year-old Victim

In the district of Esslingen, a cooking mishap has resulted in a fire that caused significant damage to a local building. The incident took place in Ostfildern, where an 18-year-old resident unintentionally started a fire while cooking.

The fire initially confined itself to one room, but unfortunately, it quickly spread, causing extensive damage. As a result, the building is currently uninhabitable due to the extensive fire damage.

The 18-year-old individual tried to extinguish the fire but unfortunately suffered from smoke inhalation during the process. However, they managed to escape without any physical injuries from the initial fire. The 18-year-old was taken to a clinic and later admitted to a hospital for treatment.

Firefighters arrived at the scene and were able to contain the fire, preventing it from spreading further. Despite their best efforts, the estimated damage to the building is approximately 100,000 euros.

The police are investigating the case as suspected negligent arson, and the investigation is ongoing. The exact cause of the fire beyond cooking remains unknown at this time.

Under German law, the suspicion of negligent arson is sufficient to open main proceedings, even if there are doubts about the guilt of the person or persons involved. The duration of the investigation is not fixed but must adhere to procedural limits, with pre-trial detention duration being counted against the sentence if imposed. This allows for investigations to last for several years, depending on the complexity of the case and the trial processes.

The community hopes for a swift resolution to this incident and a speedy recovery for the 18-year-old individual involved.

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