Hesse: EUR 400,000 property damage in a roof fire in Bebra

Bebra (dpa/lhe) - A roof truss fire in Bebra, southeast of Kassel, caused property damage of around 400,000 euros on Thursday night. According to the police, three people had to be taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The residents were able to leave the house independently in good time. According to the police, meter-high flames erupted from the roof. Because of the risk of the fire spreading to other buildings, several houses were evacuated. The cause of the fire is still unclear.