If there is a house fire Wismar Firefighters rescued an elderly resident using a turntable ladder. Police said the 87-year-old man had previously informed residents about the situation from his balcony. Therefore, a fire broke out in an apartment in an apartment building at night.

The 87-year-old man was taken to hospital due to suspected smoke poisoning. Other residents of the house were also evacuated due to the smoke. The cause of the fire is still unclear.

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