Two reported killed, dozens hurt in hospital fire in Germany

A fire at the Helene-von-Bulow-Klinikum, the sole hospital in Ludwigslust, Germany, resulted in the deaths of two patients and injuries to 34 others. The blaze, which began early Thursday, reportedly originated in a patient's room and spread to the roof above the radiology department. The injured sustained mostly smoke inhalation and are not in life-threatening condition. Emergency services evacuated 82 patients from the building. Over 100 emergency personnel responded, and the fire has since been brought under control. An investigation into the cause of the blaze is ongoing. The hospital's emergency room has reopened, and unaffected wings are expected to resume operations after safety checks.

A fire broke out in a hospital in Ludwigslust, Germany, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, resulting in the deaths of two patients. The blaze reportedly began in a patient's room and spread to the roof before dawn. Patients and staff were evacuated from the hospital, located northwest of Berlin. While the exact number of injured individuals was not immediately clear, initial reports indicated that none sustained serious injuries. Regional officials confirmed the fatalities, citing a spokeswoman for the Ludwigslust-Parchim district.