Carbon monoxide attack in Neuhofen: Fire brigade use saves life!

Carbon monoxide attack in Neuhofen: Fire brigade use saves life!

In the night of May 21, 2025, the fire brigade was called for an alarming deployment in Neuhofen im Innkreis. At 10:30 p.m., the residents of the property on Ahornplatz reported a carbon monoxide exit in their basement. A quick alarm, which took place thanks to a functioning carbon monoxide warning detector, helped to prevent worse things. According to [Fireworld] (https://www.fireworld.at/2025/22/ooe- carbon monoxide exit-in-keller-geegeegeeieudes-in-neuhofen-im-innkreis/), the subsequent measurement of the fire brigade showed an increased co-concentration in space with about five tons of stored wood pellets.

immediately, the emergency services with severe respiratory protection advanced and carried out comprehensive measurements. In addition, the room was ventilated with high -performance fans and the basement door was sealed to the pellet bunker. The operation, which was the second on the same day, could not be completed until 11:56 p.m. A timely warning of the co-detector urgently asked the residents to alert the fire brigade.

dangers of carbon monoxide

carbon monoxide (CO) is a considerable risk, especially when storing wood pellets. This gas is color and odorless and can lead to unconsciousness even in low concentrations; Higher values are fatal. As reports SBZ-Online, the levels of extermination, temperature and storage conditions vary. The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are often flu -like and not immediately recognizable, which increases the danger.

In the context of this dangerous situation, carbon monoxide alarms are of crucial importance. They already warn from a concentration of 30 ppm and trigger acoustic alarms, which can be up to 85 dB loud, depending on the co-content. The prices for these safety devices vary between 35 euros for simpler models and 85 euros for radio -networkable variants with display.

modern security solutions and guidelines

The new version of the application standard DIN EN 5092, which deals with the detection of carbon monoxide, also comes at an important time. According to [Bundesbaublatt] (https://www.bundesbaublatt.de/news/din-en-50-aktuals--application standard-fuer carbon monoxide warning altarmen- 4148223.html), technical and scientific findings of the past ten years have been integrated into the revision. This standard recommends the attachment of CO ward detections in all rooms with combustion facilities and emphasizes the dangers through carbon monoxide with increasing building insulation.

carbon monoxide spreads quickly and can penetrate through blankets and walls, which favors the accumulation of dangerous concentrations. Therefore, the installation of networkable detectors in central heating rooms and bibren fabric stores is particularly important, as they offer the possibility to control additional safety devices such as emergency off switches.

The constant education and training in relation to carbon monoxide and its dangers is essential. For this purpose, Ei Electronics offers free online intensive training, which deals with the content of the updated standard and conveys fundamental knowledge in order to be able to act correctly in critical situations.