Fire Destroys Kehl Nightclub; 750 Evacuated, Three Treated
Key Takeaways
- Fire at K Club nightclub in Kehl, near Strasbourg, around 3:45 a.m.
- About 750 people evacuated from the building.
- Fire spread through the entire building, causing substantial damage.
Fire Rips Through Club
A fire broke out at the K Club nightclub at around 3:45am.
“Major fire in hip-hop club750 partygoers flee from fire in Baden-Württemberg Carlotta Henggeler 29”
Roughly 750 people inside were evacuated.
Three were treated for shock.
Most of the building will have to be torn down.
No Serious Injuries
No serious injuries were reported.
Kehl's mayor expressed relief that nobody was hurt.
Party-goers reported the evacuation was handled quickly and effectively.
Cause Under Investigation
An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire.
“Kehl: The K Club nightclub ravaged by a fire near Strasbourg; about 750 people evacuated quickly; no injuries reported”
The K Club is a popular venue for hip-hop and Afro music.
The blaze is reminiscent of a Swiss nightclub fire that killed 41 people.
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