Two Injured and $100,000 in Damages After Workshop Fires in Bavaria

Separate workshop fires in Gungolding and Wunsiedel left two men injured and caused significant property damage, with investigations into the causes ongoing.

• A workshop fire in Gungolding destroyed a hall and caused an estimated $100,000 in damages, with a 75-year-old man suffering burns and smoke inhalation but remaining in stable condition.
• Authorities are investigating the cause of the Gungolding fire, with welding work conducted shortly before the blaze being a potential factor.
• In Wunsiedel, another workshop fire injured a 38-year-old man who attempted to extinguish the flames, resulting in smoke inhalation treated on-site by paramedics.
• The Wunsiedel fire also caused damages estimated at $100,000, with the exact cause still under investigation by local police.
• Both incidents highlight the risks associated with workshop environments, particularly where welding and hazardous materials are involved.

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