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Hero in old age: 76-year-old extinguishes apartment fire after nightlight fire!
A 76-year-old who was in the middle of extinguishing the fire in Walsleben brought himself and his granddaughter to safety. Apartment uninhabitable.
Hero in old age: 76-year-old extinguishes apartment fire after nightlight fire!
In Walsleben, a small town in the Ostprignitz-Ruppin district, a courageous 76-year-old caused a stir on Saturday evening. The pensioner personally put out a fire in his apartment that was caused by a night light that had ignited in the worst case scenario. Equipped with a fire extinguisher, he ventured back into the burning home and thereby prevented anything worse from happening.
In the incident, both the pensioner and his 18-year-old granddaughter suffered minor smoke inhalation and had to be taken to hospital to be on the safe side. The fire brigade and rescue service were called immediately after the alarm, but were only able to determine that the apartment was no longer habitable due to the fire and smoke damage. Luckily no one was in the apartment during the fire, which eased the situation somewhat. This reported Daily Mirror.
Fast action is required
The dangers of smoke should not be underestimated. According to the AOK experts, fires produce toxic gases and chemicals that pose significant health risks. The composition of the smoke can vary greatly depending on the materials burned. In many cases, carbon monoxide is part of the toxic mixture that can impair the transport of oxygen in the blood - a danger that can lead to acute respiratory failure. Other toxic substances such as ammonia and hydrogen cyanide are also contained in smoke and can make breathing significantly more difficult AOK explained.
The senior's behavior is remarkable, as it shows how important quick action can be in an emergency. However, we must always be aware of the risks. Water damage or a similar accident can occur in seconds. In this case, police authorities have made it clear that the burning of the apartment caused irreparable damage and the circumstances surrounding the fire are now part of the ongoing investigation.
Neighbors are relieved that no one was seriously injured in this incident. Even though the apartment has become uninhabitable due to fire and smoke, the hope remains that the 76-year-old and his granddaughter will recover quickly and be able to return to their usual lives soon. The local authorities are of course at their side to find a solution to the inconvenience.
Such dramatic events remind us to always be careful when handling electrical devices. Knowing the causes of fires and taking active action against them should be a top priority for each of us. You never know when you might have to be lucky enough to act quickly to prevent something worse from happening. Further details will follow once the investigation is complete. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting case Time also closely followed.