Explosion while filling chimney: woman seriously injured – save children!

Explosion while filling chimney: woman seriously injured – save children!

On Thursday evening, March 13, 2025, a dramatic incident occurred in Schwaz, Tyrol, when a 43-year-old woman caused an explosion while filling her ethanol fireplace with bioethanol. The flame ignited her clothing and hair as well as a sofa in the living area. In this critical situation, her two children reacted quickly and retreated to get help. They alerted a 21-year-old neighbor who rushed to the scene with a fire blanket and water and prevented anything worse from happening. Despite the lightning reaction, the woman suffered burns of an indeterminate degree and was transported to the Murnau Accident Hospital in Germany 5min.at reported.

In the meantime, the city of Schwaz celebrates what is probably its biggest holiday, Nonsense Thursday. Following this tradition, up to 10,000 fools from all over the country gather to celebrate together. The celebrations include a colorful masked parade by the kindergartens and the symbolic occupation of the town hall by the fool mayors. Important program items are also the fool's disco and various performances by traditional groups. During this time, visitors can be served in costumes in downtown shops, which further adds to the festive atmosphere, reports freizeit-tirol.at.

While anticipation of the fool's errand is high, the tragic incident in the woman's living room has plunged the city into a sad contrast. It remains to be seen how the community will fare during this festive occasion while raising security awareness among the population.