Christmas Eve in danger: Fire in the living room shocked family in Baden

Christmas Eve in danger: Fire in the living room shocked family in Baden

Baden, Österreich - A Christmas Eve that became a nightmare: In Baden on December 24, 2024, a devastating fire broke out that emanated from a burning Christmas tree. The Baden-Stadt and Baden-Leesdorf volunteer fire brigade were alerted shortly before 6 p.m. The family was currently busy with the Christmas preparations when flames suddenly opened in the living room and made a dramatic flight necessary. The very quick reaction of the fire brigade prevented worse because the emergency services were on site just a few minutes after the emergency call.

heroic deeds of the fire brigade

With an immediately built fire line, the firefighters went under breathing protection and were able to quickly locate the ferris with the fire and delete them successfully. While the fire brigade fought the flames, the emergency services took care of the evacuated family members who had brought themselves to safety in the courtyard. The fire could be contained quickly, and the highly smoky apartment was freed from toxic fire gases by pressure ventilation. As Meinzirk.at, the cause of the fire is still determined, whereby the owner was used that electrical candles were used.

In addition, there was another apartment fire in the 15th district in Vienna on November 30, 2024. Here five family members were only able to save themselves through a window into the courtyard because the staircase was wrapped in dense smoke. The father was injured, but managed to get his wife and three children to safety. The Vienna professional fire brigade reacted immediately and was able to quickly control the fire, such as Feuerbehren.at reported . The investigation into the exact cause of the fire is in progress and the affected apartments have been thoroughly checked.