Fire brigade in action: Fear embers in garbage can!

Fire brigade in action: Fear embers in garbage can!

Gantschier, Österreich - A burning compost heap caused excitement in Gantschier on Sunday morning. According to Vol.at , the fire was probably caused by hot ashes from a spark of the gantschierer, which was carelessly disposed of at the compost in the cemetery. The fire flared up and switched directly to a nearby bush, which caused the fire brigade to act quickly. The fire alarm sounded at 11.12 a.m., and the emergency services were quickly on site to stop the fire. Fortunately, there were no injured or noteworthy damage, apart from the burnt bush.

flammable ashes - an underestimated danger

The incidents with burning garbage cans are not only a problem in Gantschier. The fire brigade in Hünfelden, such as Feuerwehr-huenfelden.de , also regularly deployed due to burning garbage can. The residents themselves are often the cause by disposing of hot ashes from grills or fireplaces in the tons. Even if it already looks cold, this ashes can glow for days. The access of air can lead to dangerous smoldering fires that can have catastrophic consequences when the garbage cans are on buildings.

In order to avoid such incidents, the fire brigades advise to keep the hot ashes in a metal bucket with lid and only dispose of them after thorough control to the remains. In the event of a fire in the garbage can, it is important to alert the fire brigade via emergency call 112 in order to exclude potential dangers. The fast reaction of the fire brigade can not only prevent fires, but also protect life.