Frittenusenbrand in Itzehoe: Fire brigade saves restaurant from worse!

In the late Wednesday evening there was a restaurant in a restaurant on Bahnhofstrasse in Itzehoe, Steinburg district, a fat fire in a fryer. The fire brigade was alerted when the employees had already taken the first measures on site and were able to control the fire before the emergency services arrived. They cooled the deep fryer after their arrival after the staff had covered the fryer to withdraw the oxygen supply to the fire.

The fire brigade urgently warns of the dangers of fat fires and emphasizes that they should never be deleted with water. The contact of water with overheated fat can lead to dangerous explosions, which is why it is essential for fat fires to use the correct extinguishing methods.

Important information on fat fires

fat fires often arise when hot fat is overheated and smoking begins, which can lead to self -inflammation. In the catering trade, the friteusen fat should be changed regularly after 20 hours of operation, and automatic temperature control can be an important protective measure. In addition, fat filters and extractor hoods can be potential sources of danger.

To effectively combat fat fires, it is advisable to close the friteus cover or cover with a non -flammable lid, switch off the heat source and only open the lid again when the fat has cooled completely. In serious situations, the use of a fat fire extinguisher is necessary, which was specially developed for combating such fires. In an emergency, the fire brigade should always be informed under emergency number 112.

Further information about the risks and the handling of fat fires can be found on friteuse.org that offer important safety instructions.