Burning mattress in Krieglach: Fire brigade saves the pensioner!

Burning mattress in Krieglach: Fire brigade saves the pensioner!

A dramatic incident occurred in Krieglach early on Thursday, January 2, 2025, when an electric blanket set a mattress on fire. Fortunately, the pensioner whose bedchamber was affected was able to take her mattress outside in time, where it was quickly extinguished. The Krieglach volunteer fire department responded to its first mission of the year at 9:07 a.m. after the sirens sounded. A neighboring firefighter had already made initial attempts to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher, which enabled rapid intervention meinkreis.at reported.

Good luck in misfortune

The fire department immediately took over the extinguishing work to remove all embers and minimize the risk of a new outbreak. HBI operations manager Thomas Schwaighofer noted that the situation could have had far worse consequences if the fire had broken out at night while the pensioner was sleeping. Due to the tenant's quick action and vigilance, the incident remained minor and no one was injured 5min.at reported.

The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the potential dangers that defective electrical devices can pose. Particular caution is required in the winter, when heaters are used particularly frequently. The fire department successfully averted the danger and brought the situation under control before anything worse could have happened.