Kachelofen explosion in Feldkirchen: two injured and massive damage!

Kachelofen explosion in Feldkirchen: two injured and massive damage!

Feldkirchen an der Donau, Österreich - on June 8, 2025, around 2 p.m., a dramatic explosion of a tiled stove in a semi -detached house occurred in Feldkirchen an der Donau. The accident occurred when excessive pressure built up in the hot water preparation of the oven, which led to violent detonation. As a result, two house residents aged 42 and 34 were injured and had to be treated on an outpatient basis in the hospital. Fortunately, the injuries were able to leave the hospital later, as Https://www.puls24.at/news/chronik/zwei-wärt-bei-be--e-e-kachelofens/415744) reported.

The explosion left considerable damage: the basement of the semi -detached house is heavily devastated and currently uninhabitable. Already when the police arrived, the fire brigades in Bad Mühllacken and Landshaag were deployed to control the situation, so [5min.

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Almost simultaneously for this incident, a kitchen fire broke out in Steinerkirchen on the Traun, the cause of which is unknown. Here, too, two residents, aged 59 and 21, had to be medically treated in flue gas poisoning. The accommodation in Steinerkirchen is also not currently usable, which reinforces the effects of the two incidents in the region.

The background around the heating with tiled stoves and fireplaces are of particular interest. According to DGK such heating methods are increasingly gaining in popularity. Wood fire promise a pleasant atmosphere, but the dangers from health risks, especially through the emission of health -damaging substances, should not be underestimated. Fine dust is mainly created when heating with wood and can have serious health consequences, including an increase in the risk of fatal heart attacks and other respiratory diseases.

In order to counteract the health risks of fine dust and other pollutants, the correct heating is crucial. This includes the use of regional, dry wood with a low water content and sufficient air supply when lighting the fire. The handling of treated wood should also be avoided because it can release poisonous fabrics.

The incident in Feldkirchen and the associated injuries bring the potential dangers of tiled stove related heating systems to awareness. It is recommended to find out more about safe heating methods and practices, e.g. through the free guide "Heating with wood" from the Federal Environment Agency, which represents a valuable source of information.