Kitchen fire in Fohnsdorf: 80-year-old injured, neighbor saves quickly!

Kitchen fire in Fohnsdorf: 80-year-old injured, neighbor saves quickly!

On Monday, June 2, 2025, a kitchen fire occurred in a residential building in Fohnsdorf in the Murtal district, in which an 80-year-old homeowner was slightly injured. At around 12:00 p.m., a pan on the stove caught fire, which not only affected the kitchen inventory, but also the extractor and wood cladding. The woman reacted immediately by leaving the house and called for help.

A attentive neighbor heard the calls for help and hurried to rescue. He was able to extinguish the fire before the fire brigade arrived. The fire brigade was nevertheless alerted for review and further support. The woman affected was brought to the LKH Knittelfeld by the Red Cross. Details of possible further injuries have not been published, but it is known that the woman was only slightly injured.

Investigations and damage

The investigation into the exact cause of the fire and the amount of property damage was taken up by a district broke investigator. The scope of the damage is not yet known. Unpasted reports indicate that kitchen fires often occur due to carelessness on the stove. According to the tresoro, kitchen fires arise in about 50 % of all cases because the stove remains unattended.

relevant fire protection measures

It is recommended to observe some basic fire protection measures when cooking. This includes that the stove should always be kept in mind, especially when hot oil or fat is used. In such cases, water should never be used for fire fighting, as this can lead to dangerous fat explosions. Instead, fire extinguishers or fire blankets should be at hand.

Another important point is electrical devices that should be switched off completely after use and should not be left in standby mode. Experts advise to place electrical devices on fire -proof documents and ensure that the electrical backup is designed for overcurrent situations.

kitchen fires are a considerable risk, and every precautionary measure can save lives and minimize damage to property. Therefore, it is advisable to find out about the right behaviors in the kitchen in order to be able to react quickly in an emergency.

In Fohnsdorf, a neighbor showed how important fast action is. His intervention may prevent worse things, so that the situation went lightly.