Defective gas bottle causes fire in Romrod – one person injured!

Defective gas bottle causes fire in Romrod – one person injured!

In Romrod, a tranquil town in the Vogelsberg district, a garden shed caught fire on December 27th when it burst into flames due to a defective gas bottle. Loud Fulda newspaper An attentive neighbor discovered the fire around 4:40 p.m. and immediately informed the rescue control center. When the fire department was alerted, the hut was already fully engulfed in flames. Luckily there was only one person in the hut and was slightly injured while trying to contain the fire. However, after a short treatment on site, she was released.

The Romrod fire department was on site with 36 emergency services and received support from the fire departments from Zell and Nieder-Breidenbach. The emergency services used respiratory protection and carried out the extinguishing attack from the outside. They managed to largely prevent the flames from spreading to a nearby tree, which shows that the fire brigade went to work with intelligence and commitment. Ultimately, the cause of the fire was identified as a defective gas bottle from a heater, as well Upper Hessian newspaper reported. The total extent of the damage is estimated at around 10,000 euros, while the garden shed burned down completely.

Fire brigade in action

The rapid response of the fire department was crucial. A total of 30 emergency services were mobilized, using the latest technology and experience to help quickly defuse the dangerous situation. In addition to the fire department, the Alsfeld police were also on duty. To ensure that no embers remained, post-extinguishing work was carried out using a thermal imaging camera.

The fire brigade's approach illustrates the importance of correctly handling gas bottles during firefighting. Information on the safe handling of compressed gas containers, as published by the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, is of great importance here. This Guidelines Fire brigades and aid organizations provide important information on how to act optimally and safely during firefighting.

The Alsfeld criminal police have taken over the investigation to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident. It is hoped that these measures will help prevent future fires of this type and thus ensure safety in Romrod. The incident once again shows how important vigilance and quick reactions are in emergency situations and highlights the work of our firefighters, who often risk their lives under high pressure to protect others.