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Chimney overheating in Spittal: Fire brigade operation without any injuries
In Spittal an der Drau, the chimney overheated without ejecting flames. Fortunately, there were no injuries despite significant smoke emissions. Details about the incident and the clarification of the cause.
Chimney overheating in Spittal: Fire brigade operation without any injuries
In Spittal an der Drau, the alarm was raised at around 2:10 p.m. on November 15, 2024, when a chimney overheated and released a significant amount of smoke. The situation caused excitement, but fortunately there were no injuries or major damage.
A local chimney sweep was quickly called in to carry out a cleaning of the chimney. However, despite his efforts, he was unable to identify a specific cause for the overheating and the associated buildup of soot in the chimney. Fortunately, the burning of the soot did not cause any structural damage to the chimney.nn
Traffic diversion during the operation
The area was affected by traffic diversions for the duration of the operation. Although this caused some inconvenience, the relevant authorities tried to normalize the situation as quickly as possible. Residents and passers-by could rest assured that the authorities had done everything necessary to avert possible dangers.
Incidents like this highlight the importance of regular inspections and maintenance of heating systems and fireplaces in order to identify and avoid potential dangers and malfunctions at an early stage. For more information about this incident, see the current reporting on www.osttirol-online.at.