Carbon monoxide alarm in Celle: Danger to life through grill in the garage!

Carbon monoxide alarm in Celle: Danger to life through grill in the garage!

in Celle, Germany, occurred on Saturday evening, November 30, 2024, an alarming incident when a carbon monoxide detector (co-detector) triggered in a single-family house. Previously, the emergency services had been called to the house for a medical emergency. The co-detector activated and alerted the fire brigade, which then entered the affected premises under respiratory protection. There, a dangerous increase in the carbon monoxide content was determined, caused by a non -fully waned charcoal grill, which was in a garage and had a direct connection to the living room. The fire brigade then ventilated the rooms and brought the grill outdoors while a person was transported to the hospital for further treatment, reported fireworld.at .

dangers from carbon monoxide

carbon monoxide is a very dangerous, color and odorless gas, which can cause life-threatening poisoning if there is insufficient ventilation. The fire brigade urgently warned against storing a charcoal grill within living rooms, as serious health consequences can occur after just a few breaths. Such an incident illustrates the need for vigilance and preventive measures in dealing with grills and other potential sources of danger. The rapid reaction of the fire brigade and the emergency services prevented worse, and thanks to its efficiency, the danger could be banned in time.

In addition, the fire brigade was under high pressure in the same night, as it was called to three different missions in just 30 minutes. At 9:15 p.m., a turntable ladder was needed to support the emergency services in Hattendorffstrasse. Just four minutes later, the next alarm followed due to an automatic fire message, which was quickly classified as a false alarm. At 9:46 p.m. there was another assignment in which the fire brigade had to open a door for the police. Such hectic sequences of missions underline the operational readiness and professionals of the Celler fire brigade to act quickly in an emergency.