Hospital Fire in Ludwigslust Claims Two Lives, Injures Over 30

A fire erupted in the attic of a hospital in Ludwigslust, near Schwerin, Germany, early on July 2, resulting in the deaths of two patients and injuries to more than 30 others. The blaze began around 4:28 AM, according to initial reports, and the situation on-site was described as highly dynamic by police.

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The attic of the hospital has been burning since 4:28 AM, according to reports. The situation on the ground is currently highly dynamic, said a police spokesperson.

Emergency services are actively working at the scene, with one person reportedly undergoing resuscitation efforts. While the majority of the injured are not considered to have life-threatening conditions, the two fatalities were confirmed to be patients. The fire appears to have originated in a patient room, though it remains unclear if the deceased individuals were in the same room.

The hospital, which has 160 beds, serves as the sole acute care facility for the Ludwigslust region. The extent of the evacuation, including both patients and staff, is still being determined. The number of emergency personnel deployed to the scene has not yet been disclosed.

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According to initial findings, the fire started in a patient's room.

Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire. Investigations into how the blaze started are ongoing. The dynamic nature of the situation means that details are still emerging as firefighters and rescue teams work to contain the incident and account for all individuals within the building.

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The injured are not seriously injured, according to a district spokesperson.