Fire in Altheim: Remaining of grill trees trigger dramatic use!

Fire in Altheim: Remaining of grill trees trigger dramatic use!

Altheim, Österreich - on February 22, 2025, around 7:30 p.m., a fire in a multi-party house in Altheim (Braunau district), triggered by glowing coal residues, which a 39-year-old resident was improperly stored in his basement after a barbecue evening. The 35-year-old neighbor noticed the fire and immediately alarm was raised, which resulted in a rapid reaction of the emergency services.

Large deployment in Altheim

A total of 65 firefighters, supported by eight police officers and six paramedics, moved to fight the fire and evacuate 30 residents of the house. Despite the rapid use, two cellar compartments were significantly damaged, but the exact amount of damage has not yet been determined, as the police explained in a current press release. The cause of the fire was clearly identified: the glowing coals that were left after grilling had led to the terrifying incident, which fortunately ended for the residents light after the fire brigade had brought the flames under control.

This dangerous situation shows how important a proper storage of grill utensils is to avoid such incidents in the future. According to fireworld.at and