Explosion in the roof structure: fire brigade in a large -scale operation at apartment fire!

Explosion in the roof structure: fire brigade in a large -scale operation at apartment fire!

Ort, Land - At 12.30 p.m. the emergency services were alerted to a dramatic fire in a residential building, as ORF Niederösterreich . The flames spread rapidly from the ground floor over an entire building side to the roof. Fire brigade commander Josef Ertl described the dangerous location that was created by hot roof plates, broke and flew through the air like floors. "It climbed and crashed," said Ertl about the threatening situation, which not only put the building in danger, but also the surroundings. Fortunately, there were no injuries because the family affected was not at home with children at the time of the fire. The extinguishing work lasted around three hours and demanded the use of seven fire departments with a total of 100 emergency services.

explosion risk from wood fiber panels

Explanations on the risk of sustaining fiber slab roofs also provided the website energy-experts . These insulation boards are generated from a mixture of wood fibers and water, which are dried at high temperatures. The lignin contained can hold the wood particles together without additional binders. Such plates are not only known for their good insulation values, but can also become a danger if they overheat and rush. These physical properties of the wood fiber insulation boards, including potential explosions in fires, represent a serious risk factor, which is often underestimated by homeowners. Therefore, it is advisable to get to safety in the event of fires in order to protect yourself from the dangerous, splintering roof plates.

The family affected now faces the challenge of recovering from this shock and rebuilding their home, while the fire brigade and experts analyze the possible causes and risks of wood fiber panels in such buildings.