Roofing fire after balcony fire: fire brigade saves living area!

Roofing fire after balcony fire: fire brigade saves living area!

Meran, Italien - A devastating house fire in the St. Pölten district injured three people today. The fire broke out on the balcony of an apartment building and quickly reached to the roof structure. Thanks to the quick intervention of four fire departments, spreading into the interior of the house could be prevented. After intensive extinguishing measures that lasted about 75 minutes, the "fire from" was reported. However, the roof had to be partially removed to control the flames. Afterwards, a fire guard was set for about an hour to ensure that no embers remained, such as

balcony fires and their risks

balcony fires are a serious problem that can arise from various causes such as candles or careless grilling. The fire that broke out in St. Pölten could have been triggered by an open fire on the balcony. Experts warn that wood or other combustible materials on balconies significantly increase the risk of a fire. An example of how dangerous this situation can be is an incident in Bad Neuenahr, where a room fire attacks due to a wooden balcony to the roof structure. Such incidents show the importance of the right fire protection measures and the responsible use of balconies, as explained on brand-feuer.de

The fire brigade advises to be careful when grilling on the balcony and not store any flammable materials near the open fire. Security measures and regular controls should be a priority for all balcony owners to avoid dangerous situations. While the emergency services were still active in St. Pölten, the injuries were taken care of immediately, and there is hope that they will recover quickly.