Black fire in Reinersdorf: woman injured, cat dies tragically

Black fire in Reinersdorf: woman injured, cat dies tragically

In a dramatic incident in Reinersdorf, Güssing district, there was a smoldering fire in a residential building that was unnoticed for several hours on Sunday. The owner of the house was able to get himself to safety, but suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital, as the District Fire Brigade Command Güssing . The incident for the family ended tragically with a cat that was killed in the flames. The fire brigade was able to quickly control the fire before major damage was caused. Fortunately, the other, initially missing pets, were found safely.

The dangers of smoldering fires

smoldering fires are extremely dangerous because they often remain unnoticed and can turn into a flame fire. According to Experts they are particularly insidious because they arise with insufficient air supply and release poisonous gases such as carbon monoxide. These gases are color, odorless and tasteless and can be life-threatening in small quantities. Although there are no general methods to recognize a smoldering fire, signs such as recurring scents or technical disorders, such as flickering lamps, should be taken seriously. Smoke detectors play a crucial role in the early detection of such fires, since they contribute to minimizing the danger in the early morning if the human sense of smell is less attentive.