Fire in the basement: Resident suffers smoke poisoning in Vorau!

Fire in the basement: Resident suffers smoke poisoning in Vorau!

On Friday, December 13, 2024, a devastating fire broke out in a single-family home in Puchegg near Vorau at around 2 p.m. This happened in the boiler room and is believed to be the result of a defective extension cord, as well as both meinkreis.at as well as polizei.steiermark.at report. A 45-year-old resident of the house noticed the fire thanks to the immediate alarm of his acoustic smoke detector, which warned him and thus saved his life.

While attempting to extinguish the fire himself, the student suffered smoke inhalation. After the fire department was alerted, he was immediately taken to a hospital in Vorau for medical treatment. The situation was quickly brought under control, but the circumstances of the incident show how dangerous everyday electricity can be. The fire brigade and police were informed immediately and took all necessary measures to fight the fire. A county fire investigator investigated the incident and confirmed the cause of the fire.

The extent of the danger

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks posed by damaged electrical equipment and cables. The damage caused by the fire could have had a serious impact on the affected residents, but thanks to quick action and a good warning system, anything worse was prevented.