Ettlingen: Man injured in car dealership fire

Firefighters battle blaze at Autohaus

One man has been seriously injured in a fire at an Autohaus in Ettlingen, Germany.

The fire broke out at the dealership on Industriestraße around 10:30 AM on Tuesday morning. Firefighters were quickly on the scene and brought the blaze under control, but not before one man was seriously injured.

The injured man was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The extent of his injuries is not yet known.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

## Witness accounts

Witnesses described seeing thick black smoke billowing from the building. One witness said that he heard an explosion before the fire broke out.

"I was driving past when I saw the smoke," said one witness. "It was thick and black, and I could see flames coming from the building."

"It was very scary," said another witness. "I could hear people screaming and shouting."

## Firefighters' response

Firefighters from Ettlingen and surrounding areas responded to the blaze. They were able to bring the fire under control within about an hour.

"The firefighters did a great job," said one witness. "They were very quick and efficient."

## Cause of the fire

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. However, investigators believe that it may have been caused by an electrical malfunction.

"We are still investigating the cause of the fire," said a spokesperson for the Ettlingen Fire Department. "However, we believe that it may have been caused by an electrical malfunction."

## Damage to the building

The fire caused extensive damage to the Autohaus building. The building's roof was destroyed, and the interior was badly damaged by smoke and fire.

"The damage to the building is extensive," said a spokesperson for the Ettlingen Fire Department. "It is not yet clear if the building can be repaired."