Fire risk in St. Radegund: Wood terrace gets in flames!

In St. Radegund geriet eine Holzterrasse in Brand. Nachbarn bemerkten das Feuer und alarmierten die Feuerwehr. Schäden blieben ohne Verletzte.
A wooden terrace caught fire in St. Radegund. Neighbors noticed the fire and alerted the fire brigade. Damage remained without injuries. (Symbolbild/ANAGAT)

Fire risk in St. Radegund: Wood terrace gets in flames!

On Friday afternoon, June 20, 2025, a fire broke out in a multi -party house in St. Radegund, which affected the wooden terrace of the residential object. At 4 p.m., an attentive neighbor noticed that flames slapped the terrace and immediately alerted the fire brigade. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but the fire left visible damage to the terrace and on stored objects, and a car in the garage below was also affected. The St. Radegund volunteer fire brigade was able to quickly control the fire and completely extinguish, thanks to the first attempts to extinguish the neighbors that neighbors had undertaken with a garden hose.

The cause of the fire was determined by the emergency services and attributed to a "careless handling of smoky skills". Such an incident, as numerous statistics show, unfortunately pass quickly and illustrates the importance of prevention measures in fire protection, especially in residential complexes.

Important information on fire statistics

In the context of fires in residential areas, fire protection does not tear off. According to reports from the Austrian Federal Fire Brigade Association, it is of great importance that the population is informed about potential dangers and security instructions in order to prevent such incidents. Statistics show that a large part of all fire accidents can be attributed to human failure. Therefore, simple measures and awareness of security should be kept high at home.

The incident in St. Radegund once again makes it clear how crucial the quick action of neighbors and the rapid reaction of the fire brigade are. While this time it went out lightly, it is always better to be on the safe side in order to be able to react correctly in an emergency.

In summary, it can be said that the courage of the residents, as well as the efficient work of the volunteer fire brigade, are very commendable. However, the seriousness of the situation should not be forgotten, and everyone should be aware of the responsibility that they have to avoid fires and to preserve the security in the neighborhood.

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OrtSt. Radegund, Österreich
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