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K Club Nightclub in Kehl Destroyed by Fire With 750 Evacuated

Police opened an inquiry that will review social media videos and witness reports to find the cause.

Overview

  • The blaze, which broke out around 3:30 to 3:45 a.m. Sunday, reduced the building to a total loss, according to German police.
  • About 750 patrons exited in roughly four minutes after staff issued evacuation orders in German, French, and English.
  • Emergency services treated three people for stress, and authorities reported no serious injuries.
  • Investigators have not identified the cause and will analyze videos and testimonies after firefighters worked from outside and used demolition to reach hot spots.
  • City officials said damage reaches several million euros and power cuts hit nearby shops, a jolt to nightclub safety checks after Switzerland’s deadly New Year bar fire.