Kitchen fire in Giengen: 45-year-old is in danger!

Kitchen fire in Giengen: 45-year-old is in danger!

drama in Giengen an der Brenz! On Sunday afternoon, just in time at 1:15 p.m., the alarm bells beat when a resident of the apartment building in Dieterlenstrasse perceived deep smoke and the shrill alarm of a smoke detector. The fire brigade, the emergency services and the police were quickly mobilized to stop the potential disaster.

When the emergency services arrived, the staircase was already wrapped in a smoke wall, and the 45-year-old's apartment, where the accident was originated, was also heavily smoky. Happiness in misfortune: The resident had enough mind to open the apartment door and get himself to safety. However, the fire brigade showed its impressive skills and quickly brought the fire that had been sparked by forgotten food on the stove. During the renovation of the building, fresh air was brought into the rooms by ventilation measures.

smoke poisoning and evacuation

The 45-year-old was taken to the hospital with smoke poisoning, but the fate of the other house residents was mild: they were unharmed and had already brought themselves to safety. For security reasons, immediate evacuation of the neighboring residential building was arranged. The property damage amounts to around 5,000 euros - you can say an expensive one! However, there is a bitter consequence for the 45-year-old: a complaint for negligent arson is waiting for him.

The fire brigade of Giengen and Hohenmemmingen was on site with 27 brave emergency services and five vehicles. Another proof that quick action can be lifesaver - but also that the little carelessness of everyday life can have devastating consequences.