Dramatic fires in the Murau district: fire brigade in continuous use!

Dramatic fires in the Murau district: fire brigade in continuous use!

Pöllau, Österreich - Last weekend there was a lot going on in the Murau district. Two fire brigade missions caused a lot of excitement. On Friday, June 20th, there was a kitchen fire in Teufenbach-Katsch, triggered by forgotten hot oil on the stove. The attempt to extinguish the burning oil with water ended in an explosion -like flame spread and the fire spread through the extractor. Fortunately, the fire brigades Katsch and Teufenbach were quickly on hand with around 35 forces and five vehicles and were able to prevent worse things. However, two people suffered flue gas poisoning and were supplied by the Red Cross. An important note: never delete fat fires with water, as there is a risk of explosion! Instead, covering with a lid or a fire ceiling as well as the alarm of the fire brigade is recommended, such as [Meinzärd] (https://www.meinbeirzirk.at/murau/c-lokales/zwei-feuerwehreinsaetze-an- anem-wochende_a7401395) reports.

Another commitment followed on Sunday, June 22nd, in Pöllau, Neumarkt municipality. Here smoke was discovered on a green area. Parts of a meadow and a tree stump were on fire. Although the first extinguishing attempts with bucket water were able to contain the fire, it was only completely deleted by the use of the fire brigade and a C-fast attack facility. The current dry weather could have favored a faster spread of the fire.

smoke poisoning do not underestimate

The missions in Murau also illustrate the dangers that assume smoke developments. In Switzerland, as can be read on BFB-CIPI, most fire victims have not died of burns, but of smoke poisoning. Often these are not even noticed by those affected in their sleep, and the symptoms - tears of tears, coughing, shortness of breath and even consciousness - can occur delayed in time. In particular, carbon monoxide, a odorless gas, is a great danger because it can bind more on hemoglobin than oxygen and thus lead to an "inner suffocation".

therefore sufficient provision is important. The installation of smoke detectors, especially in bedrooms, can save lives. For example, through simple behavior such as closing doors and windows and avoiding self -rescue attempts, the risk can be significantly minimized in the event of a fire. The correct handling of fire and hot oil is expressly demonstrated by the rescuers in Murau.

fire hazard in everyday life

But there are potential fire hazards not only in the kitchen. Caution is also required in the hobby area. According to fire protection headquarters, many accidents are due to fire-threatening work such as welding or soldering. Only trained people should become active here, because carelessness can quickly lead to flammable situations. Whether at work or in your own home, the correct handling of fire -dangerous materials is crucial.

The operations of the volunteer fire brigade in the Murau district are haunting reminders to take the dangers of fire and smoke seriously. The municipal residents are called to inform themselves about fire protection measures and to check their security precautions regularly. A good hand in dealing with fire can change everything in an emergency.