Great fire in asylum accommodation: 19 residents saved in good time!

Great fire in asylum accommodation: 19 residents saved in good time!

In the night of Tuesday, accommodation for young asylum seekers in Welser Bahnhofstrasse broke out. The fire obviously developed in a clothing box in the staircase, which led to the evacuation of all residents. Thanks to the quick reaction of a supervisor who took the first measures to contain the fire, worse could be prevented.

A total of 19 residents were in the accommodation, including several minors. Fortunately, everyone was not injured. The fire brigade was quickly on site and finally deleted the fire, followed by necessary ventilation measures. There were temporary restrictions for the affected section of the road, while the emergency services worked on site, such as Oe24.at

Investigations into the cause of the fire

The police have investigated the cause of the fire, although arson is not excluded. This incident throws a light on security in refugee accommodation, which are often housed in existing buildings by changing us. Experts warn of an increased risk of fire in such institutions, especially if the structural conditions do not ensure optimal security, as well as dgwz.de

In order to ensure fire security in refugee accommodation, fire protection experts recommend, among other things, to install a fire alarm system according to DIN 14675 and smoke detectors in all accommodation rooms. Furthermore, emergency lighting in indoor accommodation should be provided in order to increase the safety of the residents in an emergency. The installation of fire protection doors of the T30RS class for stairwells is also an important measure.

Responsibility for fire protection is at the state level and the structural conditions play a crucial role. The incident in Wels could further heat the discussion about necessary security standards in refugee accommodation, as well as Show.