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Grilling ends in fiasco: flame spreads to hedge!
An attempted barbecue in Harsdorf led to a hedge fire when a flash of flame ignited the dry plants. Fire brigade in action.
Grilling ends in fiasco: flame spreads to hedge!
In a worrying development, a barbecue accident last Saturday around 5:45 p.m. in Harsdorf, Kulmbach district, caused a stir. A 35-year-old man was trying to light his gas grill when a dangerous flame appeared and spread to a nearby hedge, like this Bayreuther Tagblatt reported. Although the man reacted quickly and tried to put out the fire himself, the situation was serious. The Harsdorf volunteer fire department was alerted and quickly came to help to fight the fire. Fortunately, everyone involved was uninjured, but it was a shocking moment for the residents.
But the danger of fire when grilling is widespread, as another possible event shows. On Sunday, August 10th, a fire broke out in the Saas district of Bayreuth and spread from a pile of wood to a residential building. Such incidents are particularly worrying as the link between high temperatures and the risk of fire cannot be underestimated. A report from Lokalo.de shows that you should be particularly careful when grilling, especially in the current dry and hot weather.
A skin full of dangers
Grilling can easily cause injuries if handled improperly. Burn wounds in particular require immediate and proper care, like this BGHW notes. For minor burn injuries, it is recommended to cool the affected area with clean water to relieve the pain. It is precisely this knowledge that can save lives in critical situations. In the case of more serious injuries, you should always see a doctor to avoid possible complications.
This week's incidents are stark reminders of the importance of following safety rules when grilling. This includes keeping your distance from hedges and buildings, not grilling in windy conditions and making sure you have an extinguishing agent within easy reach. One careless moment and a relaxing barbecue evening can turn into a disastrous event.
In light of current events, local authorities urge people to be particularly careful when grilling to avoid such incidents in the future.