Balcony fire in Gratkorn: Fast intervention saves house from flames!

Balcony fire in Gratkorn: Fast intervention saves house from flames!

On the evening of March 9, 2025, a fire broke out in Gratkorn, Styria, a fire on the balcony of an empty single -family house. The incident occurred around 7.45 p.m. when an attentive 47-year-old walker discovered a crackle and flames. He immediately alerted the fire brigade and waited until it arrived. Thanks to its quick action, the fire brigade was able to control the fire quickly and report "fire out" at 8.10 p.m. Fortunately, there were no injuries, as meinzirk.at reported.

The amount of the damage is currently still being determined and the investigation into the exact cause of the fire is in progress. The quick reaction of the walker and the emergency services prevented worse. While the house is currently uninhabited, the exact cause of the fire remains unclear. According to fireworld.at , there are extensive investigations to clarify the background.