Three dead in fire at care home for people with disabilities in Monschau – cause of fire still unclear

Unclear situation in the building complex

It was still unclear how many people had been in the building complex during the night, the spokeswoman said. It was also unclear whether the fire in the Eifel town had occurred in the care home for seniors and people with intellectual disabilities or in a neighboring residential building.

According to police, the complex is a kind of homestead housing both the care home and apartments. Monschau is located in the Eifel near Aachen.

Investigations into the cause of the fire

The cause of the fire still needs to be investigated, according to police. Investigators have begun their work at the scene of the blaze.

The report was distributed via the dpa news channel. The article is marked as a breaking news report with the note "Mehr in Kürze."

Information for relatives

Rescue services and the fire department were deployed in large numbers. Residents were asked to avoid the area widely so that emergency services could work without obstruction.

The responsible authorities announced that further information on the course of events and the number of those affected would be published during the course of the day. Affected relatives can contact the police hotline that has been set up.