Carbon monoxide alarm in Leoben: 15 people evacuated at night!

Carbon monoxide alarm in Leoben: 15 people evacuated at night!

In the night of April 2, 2025, a worrying incident occurred in a multi -party house in Leoben, Styria. A gas exit led to 15 people had to be evacuated. The emergency services were alerted shortly before midnight. The fire brigade, police and the emergency services quickly reacted to the alarming situation and carried out necessary measures.

The fire brigade found an increased carbon monoxide (CO) value in the staircase. Residents reported symptoms such as nausea and fatigue, which pointed out to an acute danger. In order to avoid further dangers, the building was ventilated and the gas intake was turned off by the emergency service of the Stadtwerke Leoben. All evacuated persons were first looked after during the mission.

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of the 15 evacuated persons had to be transported a total of 9 to LKH Leoben, while 6 were brought to Graz under emergency medical supervision. The rapid reaction of the emergency services was crucial for the security of the residents at this critical moment.

This incident in Leoben makes it clear how important it is to take the dangers of carbon monoxide seriously and take appropriate precautions. The surveys on the exact cause of the gas exit are continued in cooperation with the Leoben police and the Leoben municipal utility company Fireworld .

The missions show that quick reactions and professional help in dangerous situations are of the greatest importance. The German initiative "Co makes K.O." And similar organizations hope that the number of carbon monoxide poisoning can be reduced through education and preventive measures Vorarlberg orf .