Wheelie Bin Fire Guts Apartment in Frankfurt an der Oder

Smoke and flames seen billowing as firefighters battle blaze

Residents evacuated as crews tackle major incident

A wheelie bin fire has gutted an apartment in Frankfurt an der Oder, causing extensive damage and forcing residents to evacuate.

Firefighters were called to the scene in the early hours of this morning, where they found a wheelie bin engulfed in flames outside a residential building.

The fire quickly spread to the building, causing significant damage to the facade and interior.

Residents were evacuated from the building as firefighters battled to bring the blaze under control.

There are no reports of any injuries at this stage.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.