Kitchen fire in Villach: Rapid intervention by the fire brigade saves life

Kitchen fire in Villach: Rapid intervention by the fire brigade saves life

A shocking incident recently occurred in Villach when a kitchen fire broke out in a multi -party house. The fire was reported shortly before 6:30 p.m. after a caller found visible flames and smoke from the window of an apartment on the third floor. The alarmed firefighters, including the main fire station Villach and the Pogöriach volunteer fire brigade, were quickly on site to cope with the situation.

As reported, the fire broke out in the kitchen when candle wax caught fire in a pan. The apartment owner was able to get to safety in good time and close the door to the source of the fire, which helped stop the smoke spread. Obi Martin Regenfeld from the main fire station indicates that this could be prevented by the rapid action of the resident.

rescue and control of the fire

A respiratory protection team from the fire brigade immediately set out to extinguish the fire, which quickly got under control. Thanks to a thermal imaging camera, the emergency services were also able to search for embers and make the apartment smoke -free with an electric high -performance fan. In the meantime, the injured tenant was transported to the LKH Villach by the Red Cross and an emergency doctor. No precise information has been given for the injuries.

The incident urgently shows how important fast action is in emergencies. The rapid intervention of the fire brigade and the clear reaction of the apartment owner could possibly avert worse consequences of a kitchen fire. Details of this incident are still sparse, but www.meinbezirk.at that the fire brigade reacted quickly and efficiently to minimize the dangers.