Cellar fire in Buttenheim: Battery charger causes danger and smoke poisoning!

Cellar fire in Buttenheim: Battery charger causes danger and smoke poisoning!

on Thursday evening, around 7.30 p.m., there was a fire in a family home in Buttenheim, which was caused by a technical defect in a battery charger in the basement and workshop. The incident led to the alarm of the fire brigade, which could quickly intervene to extinguish the fire. A 48-year-old resident suffered slight flue gas poisoning and had to go to the hospital for treatment. However, his 48-year-old wife was able to leave the house unharmed. Der geschätzte Sachschaden beläuft sich auf etwa 1000 Euro, wie InFranken berichtet.

A similar incident recently occurred in Vorarlberg, Austria, where a basement fire was also triggered by a battery charger. According to orf vorarlberg there was no injured in this fire, the fire brigade was able to extinguish the fire without incident. However, the exact property damage is not yet quantified there.

causes of fires due to technical defects

Technical defects in electrical devices, in particular battery charges, are a serious danger. The use of such devices can lead to dangerous situations in particular in the basement area, where workshop -like activities are often carried out. These devices should be checked regularly and used properly to minimize fire hazards.

A look at the most common causes of fire shows that comprehensive precautions are required. According to Brand Protection Center , fire-hazardous work, such as welding or soldering, are one of the most common causes of fire. These activities take place not only in a professional framework, but also in the private environment. It is therefore important that both hobbyists and experts are aware of the dangers and take the right security measures. Especially when using hobby equipment, such as hot glue guns or soldering irons, the greatest attention should be paid.

To avoid fires, everyone should have the necessary knowledge of the safe handling of electrical devices and other potential sources of fire. Regular control and training in dealing with such devices can make a decisive contribution to preventing dangerous situations and fires.