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Car blaze forces evacuation at Karlsruhe furniture store

Fire broke out at a vehicular entrance of a car park adjoining a furniture store in Karlsruhe, leading to an evacuation on Saturday due to a fire alarm. The cause was identified as a burning vehicle.

Karlsruhe's furniture outlet forced to vacate due to adjacent vehicle blaze
Karlsruhe's furniture outlet forced to vacate due to adjacent vehicle blaze

Car blaze forces evacuation at Karlsruhe furniture store

On Saturday afternoon, a fire broke out in a car at the entrance of the IKEA store's parking lot in Karlsruhe. The flames were quickly extinguished by the local fire department, and no injuries were reported by the police.

The incident caused a fire alarm to be triggered, leading to the evacuation of the IKEA store. Many customers had to leave the store premises as a precautionary safety measure. The cause of the fire in the car is still unknown.

The smoke from the burning car also entered the parking lot, but the fire department managed to contain the situation efficiently. Interestingly, a separate report suggests that another car had started burning at the exit of the IKEA store's parking lot on the street.

Despite the unexpected event, the IKEA store in Karlsruhe resumed its operations shortly after the fire was extinguished. The store's management expressed their gratitude to the fire department for their swift response and assured customers of their commitment to maintaining a safe environment.

The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety measures, especially in public places like shopping centres. It is crucial for everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities to ensure everyone's safety.

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