Fire drama in Vienna: Woman brought to the hospital with flue gas poisoning!

Fire drama in Vienna: Woman brought to the hospital with flue gas poisoning!

In the night of Monday, a fire broke out in a restaurant in the Vienna district of Simmering. According to Exxpress.at, the fire was discovered at around 4.30 a.m. due to previously unknown cause on the ground floor of the restaurant. The alarm was carried out by a passer -by passer -by, who noticed smoke from the windows. When the fire brigade arrived, the staircase, which leads to the apartments above

The fire brigade immediately used several respiratory protection teams to combat the flames in the restaurant and at the same time evacuate the residents in the area. A total of five people were cared for by the career rescue. A 63-year-old woman who lived in an apartment above had to be taken to the hospital with a slight flue gas poisoning. Several other residents were led outside with escape filter masks to ensure their safety.

flue gas poisoning and their dangers

flue gas poisoning are a serious danger that is often underestimated. According to bfb-cipi.ch, most fire victims do not die in Switzerland due to burns, but due to this invisible danger. Many victims are surprised by the smoke in sleep. This illustrates the importance of installing smoke detectors in bedrooms.

The fire smoke contains harmful gases and particles, including carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. The latter is particularly dangerous because it is odorless and binds more on the hemoglobin in the blood than oxygen, which leads to a minor supply to the organs with oxygen. Symptoms of smoke poisoning can range from tears, cough and shortness of breath to severe consciousness disorders. If such poisoning is suspected, a doctor should be consulted immediately.

prevention measures and rules of conduct

The incidents illustrate the need to take suitable precautions in order to minimize the risk of fire accidents and flue gas poisoning. It is recommended to always install smoke detectors in the apartments and ensure that children have no access to matches or lighters.

The fire brigade was able to complete the operation around 6:00 a.m. and bring all those affected to safety. The rapid intervention of the emergency services may have prevented worse and shows the importance of quick alarm and professional fire fighting in critical situations.