Despite smoke and fire brigade: Man continues to gamble on Playstation

Soest
Despite smoke and fire service: Man continues to gamble on Playstation

Passers-by had reported the smoke from the apartment. (Symbol image)

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A man in Soest in North Rhine-Westphalia did not notice that his pot of Bolognese sauce, which was left on the stove, had almost caused a fire in the apartment. The reason: He was too absorbed in gambling.

Although smoke was spreading in his apartment, a man in Soest remained seated in front of his game console. A fire department spokesman reported that the emergency services were amazed when the residents of the smoke-filled rooms did not let themselves be disturbed while gambling despite the arrival of firefighters. The “Soester Anzeiger” had previously reported.

“It wouldn’t have been long before it ignited”

Passers-by reported the smoke on Wednesday. The reason was burnt food in the saucepan. “It wouldn’t have been long before it ignited,” said the spokesman. The man did not notice anything from the alarm system, the smoke or the arrival of the emergency services. He was escorted outside and was unharmed.

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