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Firefighters Rescue Teens from Blaze in Abandoned Essen Pool

Four teenagers were trapped in a disused swimming pool when a fire broke out, prompting a swift rescue operation by local emergency services.

  • The fire occurred in an old, abandoned swimming pool in Essen, where four teenagers had become trapped.
  • Emergency services responded quickly, deploying 55 personnel to locate and rescue the teens from the smoke-filled building.
  • The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with authorities examining the possibility of the teenagers' involvement.
  • No injuries were reported, and the fire was extinguished within minutes, though the extent of the damage is still unknown.
  • The teenagers are facing multiple investigations, including attempted arson and trespassing, as police continue their inquiries.
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