Gardena in Ennsdorf after grill accident on fire - injured!

Gardena in Ennsdorf after grill accident on fire - injured!

On Sunday, April 27, 2025, the fire brigade in Ennsdorf, Amstetten district, Lower Austria, was alerted at around 1:00 p.m. in a gazebo at around 1:00 p.m. The owner had previously started the grill during lunch, which led to fire development. The exact cause of the fire has so far been unknown, but it is believed that the heat development was decisive due to the grill. An attentive neighbor noticed the fire and immediately informed the homeowner, who tried to combat the fire with a fire extinguisher and a garden hose.

When attempting to delete the owner suffered slight fire injuries and had to be medical care. The homeowner also sprayed an adjacent outbuilding to prevent the flames from spreading to the house. A total of three fire departments were deployed with around 50 emergency services that were able to quickly control the fire.

property damage and investigation

The property damage to the gazebo is considerable. The garden fence of the neighbor and another hut on the neighboring property were also affected. The police have already investigated the cause of the fire in order to obtain more information.

Overall, this incident shows how important it is to take precautionary measures when grilling in your own garden. The Safe House indicates that there is no legal ban in Germany for grilling on balconies and terraces, but there is an obligation to ensure traffic safety. The owner or tenant is responsible for security and must master and secure potential sources of danger.

Especially when grilling, attention should be paid to safety distances. Small grills should be placed at least three meters from buildings with non -combustible outer walls. For larger devices and heating mushrooms, larger distances are required to avoid spreading fire. In addition, grill devices should not be set up under pavilions, tents or awnings, since textiles can get on fire by flying sparks.

The [Nachrichten] (https://www.nachrichten.at/oberoesterreich/nach-dem-grillen-garten-gartenlaube-in-ennsdorf-fett-aus ;art4,4046276) also report that the family had grilled just before the outbreak of the flames, which illuminates the circumstances for the fire again. It is emphasized that it is of great importance to always exercise caution when grilling in order to avoid such accidents.