Smoke detectors saved Leverkusener Life at the apartment fire!

Smoke detectors saved Leverkusener Life at the apartment fire!

Leverkusen (ots)

In Leverkusen, the fire brigade was called to an apartment fire in Breslauer Straße on October 5, 2024 at 10:34 p.m. A fireplace of the residents alerted the emergency services after a smoke detector triggered in an apartment building. A caller pointed out that there could still be residents in the affected apartment.

According to the first information on the Situation, there was a slight smell of fire in the area of the entrance when the fire brigade arrived. The emergency services immediately reacted and evacuated the residents from the adjacent apartments with the smoke -free staircase. Safety came first because the situation was uncertain.

use of the fire brigade

After the fire brigade violently opened the door of the affected unit, they entered the apartment under respiratory protection. Unfortunately, they found the resident in a conscious manner, which was to be feared due to the probably high concentration of flue gases. This was quickly brought to safety to minimize possible consequential damage.

After the man's first medical care, transport was carried out to the hospital because there was suspected flue gas intoxication. The rapid measures of the fire brigade and the emergency services could have a life -saving effect at this critical moment.

A total of 9 emergency vehicles and 35 forces from the professional fire brigade and voluntary fire departments were deployed. The associated fire trees and stone books were also mobilized together. Due to their quick and coordinated measures, the further spread of smoke and toxins could be contained.

meaning of smoke detectors

This incident again illustrates the life -saving function of smoke detectors in residential complexes. They are not only required by law, they can be crucial in an emergency to point out a dangerous situation in good time. Experts recommend regularly checking the functionality of the devices and ensuring that enough smoke detectors are installed everywhere in the house.

The fire brigade Leverkusen has followed the case carefully and will continue to take all reported incidents seriously to ensure the security of the citizens. A detailed consideration of the incident and the other security measures can be found on www.presseportal.de