Fast use of the fire brigade prevents fire disaster in Tamsweg

Fast use of the fire brigade prevents fire disaster in Tamsweg

In the early morning of October 28, 2024, the fire brigade in Tamsweg was called for a fire in a commercial area. The siren alarm sounded at 8:49 a.m., and the main guard Tamsweg and the fire engine Mörtelsdorf immediately made their way to the site.

The owner of the heating system was already waiting for the helpers on site. The emergency services found a wood chip heating, in which a back fire had occurred in the area of the conveyor snail. This led too strong smoke that quickly moves around the system. In order to quickly assess the situation, the firefighters used a thermal imaging camera while a respirator was ready to minimize the risk of fire.

preventive measures and rapid action

In order to keep control of the situation, the aerial ladder was also positioned. In this way, the firefighters were able to examine the wood chip silo with a better point of view. This was an important step to ensure that the fire could not spread further.

In cooperation with a smoke sweeper, the emergency services carried out a thorough review of the entire heating system. Fortunately, the fire protection flap had activated, which prevented the fire from spreading into the wood chipsilo. This security measure played a crucial role and helped to quickly control the situation. After about an hour of intensive work, the firefighters were able to leave their site.

A total of 42 fire brigade from Tamsweg with 7 vehicles were deployed, supported by 3 forces of the Red Cross and 2 police officers. Thanks to the quick intervention and preventive measures, worse could be prevented. For more information about the incident and the operational services, interested readers can visit the Facebook page of the fire brigades in the Lungau district.