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Gas grill alarm in Cham: residents injured in balcony fire!
In Cham ZG there were two fires in apartment buildings caused by gas grills. Injured and evacuated residents affected.
Gas grill alarm in Cham: residents injured in balcony fire!
A disturbing incident occurred in Cham ZG on Wednesday evening: a gas grill on a balcony of an apartment building caught fire. The emergency call reached the Zug police operations control center at 8 p.m. According to initial reports, the fire threatened to affect the entire facade of the house. The Cham fire department was on the scene quickly, but brought the fire under control in a timely manner and successfully extinguished it. In order to remove all embers, part of the facade had to be torn open, which intensified the operation.
A 39-year-old resident was seriously injured in the incident. He tried to put out the fire himself and suffered burns to his left leg. After receiving initial medical care from the Schwyz rescue service, he was immediately taken to hospital. The amount of material damage caused is currently unclear, but it is likely to be considerable. A total of 25 members of the Cham fire department as well as employees of the fire department inspectorate and several Zug police forces were deployed to deal with the situation. Nau report that ...
Evacuation and consequences for residents
But this fire is not the only one that has affected the residents of Cham's Röhrliberg district in recent weeks. On Monday evening, March 25, 2025, another fire broke out in an apartment in an apartment building. This time, the emergency services also noticed a lot of smoke and roaring flames when they arrived. A 60-year-old resident suffered minor burn injuries and had to be taken to hospital. The Cham fire department managed to prevent the flames from spreading in time.
In total, around 30 people were affected by the evacuation. Although some residents were able to return to their apartments around 11 p.m., seven of the 32 apartments remained uninhabitable. The affected people organized themselves to find a temporary housing solution. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Zug police forensic service, while the amount of damage has yet to be quantified. Zuger Zeitung reports that ...
Grilling for sure
The incident also raises questions about fire safety, particularly with regard to the use of gas grills in the warmer months. Many people like to use gas grills because they offer quick and convenient alternatives to charcoal grills. But the incident in Cham clearly shows how important it is to pay attention to safety measures when grilling. Improper handling of gas grills can lead to dangerous situations.
Important safety measures include careful selection of the location, regular maintenance of the grill and the correct handling of gas bottles. A safe distance of at least two meters from flammable materials and never leaving the grill unattended are essential points that should definitely be observed. Fire departments and experts also recommend having a fire extinguisher or fire blanket handy and developing child-friendly grilling habits. Which gas grill indicates that...
The sad results of the two fires in Cham should encourage us all to ensure safety when grilling and in our own four walls. This is the only way we can enjoy the summer barbecue without unpleasant surprises.