Accident - Flash fire when lighting a fireplace: Man seriously injured
A man was seriously injured when lighting a fireplace in the basement of his home in Bottrop-Fuhlenbrock. According to the fire department on Monday, he tried to light the coal stove with ethanol, which resulted in a flash fire. The ambulance took the injured man to a special clinic for burn victims after the accident on Sunday afternoon.
The fire department extinguished the embers in the cellar and ventilated the area. A chimney sweep then checked the chimney. No fire accelerants should be used when lighting a stove, according to the fire department's statement.
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The incident in Bottrop-Fuhlenbrock serves as a reminder of the potential dangers associated with improper use of fireplace appliances. In North Rhine-Westphalia alone, the fire department responds to numerous chimney-related fires and accidents every year. To prevent similar incidents, it is crucial to follow the fire department's guidelines and avoid using fire accelerants when lighting stoves.
Source: www.stern.de
