Fatal kitchen fire in Tyrol: 85-year-olds found dead in the farm

Fatal kitchen fire in Tyrol: 85-year-olds found dead in the farm

On May 24, 2025 at 8:50 a.m., the Obernberg am Brenner volunteer fire brigade in Tyrol was alerted to a kitchen fire in a farmhouse. Several callers had previously reported heavy smoke from the building. During the emergency services, an 87-year-old resident was able to escape from the smoky house independently, but the fire brigade met an 85-year-old Austrian who was found in the building when they were looking for people. A respiratory protection squad barg the body. The emergency doctor of the rescue helicopter found the death of the woman and confirmed that the cause of the fire was in the area of ​​a wood oven in the kitchen.

Investigations to clarify the incident are currently being conducted by the Tyrol State Criminal Police Office. There is no evidence of intentional arson or technical defects as possible causes. A judicial autopsy has been ordered to clarify the exact cause of death. The fire brigade successfully prevented the fire on the tenne above, while the building damage can not yet be quantified.

emergency services and support

A total of around 80 emergency services from the volunteer fire brigades Steinach am Brenner, Gries am Brenner and Obernberg am Brenner were deployed by 13 vehicles. In addition, there were five paramedics of the Red Cross Steinach on the Brenner at the site, also an emergency helicopter and two strips from the Steinach police inspection on the Brenner.

The tragic incident is reminiscent of the need to deal with the dangers of fires. According to the Feuertrutz, there is no comprehensive, uniform fire statistics in Germany that could help improve fire protection. Regular updates and comprehensive data could potentially save lives and increase the security standards. Especially in residential buildings, as in this case of a farmhouse, it is important to take preventive measures to avoid such incidents.

For more information on this incident, reference is made to the report by Fireworld. The Krone has also published extensive details that deal with the events around the fire and the rescue measures carried out.