85-year-old dies tragically at fire in the farmhouse in Obernberg

85-year-old dies tragically at fire in the farmhouse in Obernberg

In the municipality of Obernberg am Brenner, Innsbruck-Land district, a devastating fire occurred in a farm on the early Saturday morning, May 25, 2025. An 85-year-old woman tragically found death. Like OE24 reports the fire in the kitchen of the house, specifically in the area of ​​a wood stove. The strong smoke development meant that the woman was found lifeless when the emergency services arrived.

The fire brigade was alerted around 8:50 a.m. after several callers reported on the strong smoke development. An 87-year-old resident was able to save himself from the burning building independently. Over 50 helpers from the volunteer fire brigades from Obernberg, Gries and Steinach am Brenner were deployed to fight the fire and minimize the further dangers.

rescue and extinguishing work

The fire brigades were able to prevent the flames from attacking the race above the kitchen. Despite the rapid reaction of the emergency services, which lasted until shortly before noon, the 85-year-old could not be saved. The emergency helicopter's emergency doctor found the death of the woman. The exact amount of damage is currently still unknown and the police have initiated further investigations.

First investigations by the Tyrol State Criminal Police Office show that neither intentional arson nor technical defects are considered as causes. A judicial autopsy was ordered to clarify the cause of the death of the deceased woman, such as the Agrarheute