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Major fire in Fohnsdorf: Single-family home destroyed by improper ash!
Major fire in Fohnsdorf: Single-family home is on fire, 75 firefighters are on duty. Possibly caused by improperly disposed of ash.
Major fire in Fohnsdorf: Single-family home destroyed by improper ash!
On Sunday afternoon there was a devastating major fire in Fohnsdorf, Styria, which set a single-family home in the Dietersdorf district in flames. Around 75 firefighters were mobilized to fight the fire, which was reported at 5:20 p.m. when the flames were already blazing powerfully. Operations manager Leo Temnitzer reported immediate extinguishing measures, but these could not save the building. The cause of the fire could have been improperly disposed of ash, which is what the responsible investigators suspect.
In the wake of the fire, the family's dog was reported missing. A second dog, which also lived in the house, later reappeared. The affected house is now considered uninhabitable and the amount of damage is currently unknown, but is likely to be very high. According to information from Krone, the homeowner was surprised in the basement at the time of the fire and only reacted to noises that alerted him to the fire. Neighbors had previously tried to put out the fire themselves before calling the fire department.
Investigation into the cause of the fire
The investigation into the cause of the fire revealed that the fire probably originated in the wooden outdoor area, specifically on the terrace. This aspect is supported by the statistics on the cause of the fire, which were published in a recent study by the [IFS](https://www.ifs-ev.org/ Schadenverhuetung/ursachenaktien/ursachenkatalog-brandschaeden-2023/). Accordingly, improperly disposed of ash and other human errors are among the most common causes of fires.
The Fohnsdorf fire department was mobilized immediately after the alarm and was on site with a comprehensive operation. Despite the large number of firefighters and the quick response, the fire could not be contained, resulting in a dramatic loss for the family. The commitment of the neighbors, who responded immediately and tried to fight the fire, shows the urgency and importance of neighborhood assistance.
The frightening events in Fohnsdorf will leave a lasting impression, both on those affected and on the emergency services. Such incidents remind us to take the dangers of fire in everyday life seriously and the importance of properly disposing of flammable materials. Further information about fire damage and its statistical origins can also be found on the steiermark.ORF platform.