Fire brigade mission in Spittal: Young family escapes the risk of fire

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In an incident that took place on November 29, 2024 around 1:00 p.m. in the Spittal district on the Drau, a family home was damaged by a fire. An eight -year -old boy had connected a steam sterilizer to a socket in an earlier living space that was used as a storage room. According to his statements, he dropped the device, which broke and caught fire.

The fire quickly spread to the plastic stored there and some boxes as well as the foot part of a double bed. At that point, the 39-year-old mother was still in the house and became aware of the noises caused by the fire. However, the young boy immediately reacted to the flames and had ran outdoors. His mother followed him after unsuccessful attempts to extinguish the fire with water.

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The alarmed fire brigade quickly arrived at the site. It was able to delete the flames that were exclusively in the affected space. In addition, compressed fans were used to free the room of smoke. A thorough review of the situation showed that neither the boy nor the mother was injured.

The medical service was also on site and examined the two for possible injuries. Fortunately, both the mother and her son remained unharmed. The fire brigade was well positioned by the police and the Red Cross, well positioned by the police and the Red Cross, with seven vehicles and 55 emergency services from the Spittal/Drau volunteer fire brigade, Baldramsdorf and Lendorf.

In view of the circumstances and the rapid reaction of all the services involved, a potentially dangerous situation could be brought under control in good time. The incident emphasizes the importance of a quick alarm resolution and the effectiveness of the fire brigade in house fires. Such events remind us of how important it is to handle electrical devices carefully and take precautions.

There is positive news for the residents, as it was excellently regulated and the damage to property may remain limited. Such quick reactions can often decide on life and health, as it became clear in this case.

For more information about this incident and the assessment of fire protection measures, you can contact local organizations or fire service agencies. These often offer training courses and important information on how to react correctly in an emergency.