smoke detector saves life: neighbor discovers Brand in Bonn

Bonn: Smoke detectors prevents apartment fire in Tannenbusch | Regional

Bonn - In the early morning of May 9, the alarm of a smoke detector in an apartment in Tannenbusch prevents worse. An attentive neighbor reacted quickly, which led to the Bonn professional fire brigade, which immediately moved to the site in Oppelner Strasse.

When arriving, the emergency services found a very smoky apartment on the third floor. The police opened the door and discovered a deep sleeping person who was quickly cared for by the emergency services and taken to the hospital. Thanks to the quick intervention, life -threatening situations could be avoided.

The cause of the fire was attributed to an switched -on hob on which the burnt leftovers lay. The smoke detector had recognized the fire in good time, which could prevent major damage and possibly a spread of the fire.

In addition to the fire brigade,

were also the emergency services and the management service. This incident underlines the importance of smoke detectors in living rooms, which can often be decisive in order to react quickly and effectively in an emergency.

In Germany, it is legally required to install smoke detectors in apartments, especially in bedrooms and corridors. This security measure is intended to help save human life and minimize damage to property. The current incident once again confirms how important a functioning fire protection technology is.