Firefighters in Weiz: Fire detectors saves cleaning staff!

Firefighters in Weiz: Fire detectors saves cleaning staff!

On Friday evening, November 29, 2024, a fire alarm was triggered in the Weiz district administration at around 7:20 p.m., which was called by the Weiz volunteer fire brigade with around 30 emergency services. The fire, which probably took its outcome in the kitchen, could be quickly brought under control. Fortunately, the two cleaning staff that were located in the building remained unharmed and were looked after by the Red Cross. The cause of the fire will be examined by fire investors in the coming days. The damage amount has not yet been determined, as Today. reported.

Another incident occurred on the same day in Southeast Styria, where a traffic accident occurred in a crossing area at noon. A 32-year-old woman from the Graz area district overlooked another car when turning with her car that came from the direction of Bad Radkersburg. The driver was slightly injured by the collision and brought to LKH South Styria, Bad Radkersburg location. The other participants in the accident, a 17-year-old driver and his four passengers, remained intact. According to the police, an alcohol influence of those involved was excluded, as Arf.at reported.

Rauch development in Judenburg leads to fire brigade use

In addition, a defective central heating oven in Judenburg and the resulting strong smoke development required a fire service. On Friday afternoon, the emergency services were called to a house around 4:00 p.m., where a 66-year-old resident had to be taken to the hospital for clarification. A 68-year-old and a 30-year-old resident remained unharmed. The safety in the building could be quickly restored, with a chimney sweepers blocked the oven and the heating. Thanks to the rapid action of the fire brigade, worse was prevented.