10-year-old hero discovers fire in the outbuilding in Völkermarkt

10-year-old hero discovers fire in the outbuilding in Völkermarkt

On April 11, 2025, at 2:10 p.m., a fire broke out in the roof structure area of ​​an adjacent building in the Völkermarkt district. The fire was discovered by a 10-year-old grandson of the owner, who immediately informed the neighbors. They immediately alerted the fire department. Loud Fireworld The Rinkenberg, Replach, Aich, Bleiburg and Ruden volunteer fire departments were on hand with around 40 emergency services and were able to quickly bring the fire under control.

The cause of the fire is attributed to incompletely burned material from the adjacent wood chip plant. This is said to have reached the roof structure area through the chimney and was ignited by the wind. The 76-year-old owner of the adjacent building now has to expect property damage, although the amount is not yet known. Luckily there were no injuries.

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The frequency of fires in wood chip plants and similar facilities highlights the need for fire protection measures. According to the IFS The statistics of fire damage in recent years are a clear indication of the risks associated with inadequate monitoring and maintenance. Although such incidents are fortunately rare, they can cause enormous damage.

Current events remind us of the importance of preventive measures and the vigilance of local residents, as in the current case where the boy's quick reaction may have prevented something worse from happening. This shows that even the smallest members of the community can make a decisive contribution.