Three inmates have to save themselves – not even patrol can delete
A vintage car in Munich did not survive the Christmas drive unscathed: the car burned out – despite quick help from a police patrol.
Munich – A trip in a vintage car has in Munich came to a painful end on Christmas Day: An old Ford Mustang caught fire on Hirschgartenallee around noon. The three occupants were able to save themselves – but even a police patrol who happened to be passing by could not prevent the damage to the car.
Of the The driver of the rare vehicle was traveling with a friend and an elderly ladyas smoke spread throughout the interior, die shared Munich fire brigade on Sunday (December 25) with. All three passengers left the car and alerted the emergency services, it was said.
Mustang burns out in Munich: fire brigade resorts to “rapid attack”
Help was quickly on site: a passing police patrol and the driver of a tow truck would have recognized the need and tried to extinguish the fire in the car with two powder extinguishers. Alone: ”Unfortunately, the extinguishing attempts are not having enough effect.”
When the fire brigade arrived a little later, flames were already coming out of the engine compartment. Firefighters equipped with respiratory protection then managed to extinguish the fire “with the rapid attack”.
Fortunately, no one was injured, according to the information. However, the historic automobile suffered significantly. Photos show significant damage in the engine compartment. However, the professional fire brigade did not want to quantify the extent exactly. There was talk of “significant property damage”. A married couple also experienced a bitter Christmas in Munich – after a fire at the Advent arrangement, it is homeless for the time being. (fn)
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