Kitchen fire in Klagenfurt: Fire brigade saves 68-year-olds from Rauchfalle!

Kitchen fire in Klagenfurt: Fire brigade saves 68-year-olds from Rauchfalle!

Klagenfurt, Österreich - On May 22, 2025, a kitchen fire occurred in Klagenfurt that put a 68-year-old man at risk. The incident occurred around 11:05 a.m. when a 53-year-old resident noticed heavy smoke from an apartment. After multiple tapping and bell attempts, which remained unsuccessful, the man alerted the fire brigade. The Klagenfurt professional fire brigade was able to open the door and save the resident from the heavily smoky apartment. The saved man suffered injuries of an indefinite degree and was transferred to the Klaagenfurt Clinic. The cause of the fire was attributed to overheated butter in a more than used pan, which finally spread to the entire kitchenette.

The fire brigade, which was on site with 19 emergency services, was able to quickly extinguish the fire and thus prevent worse. As the reports of Klick Carinthia, a quick reaction is crucial in such situations to preserve people from health damage.

The dangers of smoke and fire gases

Rauch development is a common problem for fires and can arise from different materials. According to Feuertrutz, there are different fire gases in fires that depend on the substances used and the combustion temperatures. These gases include carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide that arise when incomplete combustion, as well as inert gases and pyrolysis products.

Rauch, which is formed from fixed or liquid particles, can create a multiple of the original volume of a material. This underlines the danger of fire in closed rooms. The amount of smoke that arises during a fire depends heavily on the burning materials; For example, linoleum or heating oil can create thousands of cubic meters of smoke. An effective smoke extraction system is essential to take the smoke quickly and effectively and to ensure the safety of people.

statistics on causes of fire and sequences

In addition to the immediate risks caused by fires, the [VDS damage prevention] (https://www.vfdb.de/themen/statistiken/publikations/quellen-zu-den-brandursachen-brand sequences) offers comprehensive statistics and their consequences. This data is collected through cooperation with various institutions and are open to the public.

It shows that kitchen fires often occur and often due to carelessness in the preparation of dishes. Such incidents are not only dangerous, but can also lead to considerable damage to property and be at risk. Understanding the most common causes of fire is crucial for the development of prevention strategies.