Ethanol fireplace explodes: 43-year-old injured, children save the situation!

Ethanol fireplace explodes: 43-year-old injured, children save the situation!

In a terrifying incident in Schwaz, Tyrol, a 43-year-old woman suffered severe burns on Thursday evening when an ethanol fireplace suddenly exploded while refilling. The tragedy occurred around 9:00 p.m. in a single -family house where the woman was dealing with bioethanol. The explosion sparked a devastating fire that not only turned her hair and clothing into flames, but also set fire to an adjacent couch. Her two children reacted quickly, left the house and looked for a 21-year-old neighbor to help, such as Oe24 reported .

The brave neighbor managed to suffocate the flames with a fire ceiling and water before he provided first aid and alerted the rescue workers. Immediately there was an extensive commitment of fire brigade, rescue and police on site, which included 14 firefighters and several rescue workers, as well as Meinbezirk . The woman was seriously injured overall and transported to the accident clinic in Murnau in Germany, where the seriousness of her injuries is currently not known.

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The explosion of the ethanol fireplace shows the dangers that can result from improper handling. While the children made the emergency call in good time, the situation could go out much worse, their neighbor would not have reacted so quickly. The incident raises questions about the security of the use of bioethanol in households and shows how important quick action is in emergencies.