Heroic Act in Vienna 15: Father Saves Family from Flames
After a fire broke out in an apartment in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus on Saturday evening, a father brought himself and his family to safety by daringly jumping from the first floor. The 32-year-old suffered injuries in the process - Corinna Had, spokesperson for the Vienna Professional Rescue Service, reported on APA request of a laceration and ankle injuries -, but was able to help his wife and his three children to safety.
Room Fire in Vienna-Rudolfsheim: 32-Year-Old Jumped from First Floor and Saved Family
The Vienna Fire Brigade was called to the fire incident on Märzstraße shortly after 6.00 pm. A fire had broken out in the anteroom of the affected apartment, thus blocking the family's escape route via the staircase. The father decided in this situation to save himself and his family through a window facing the courtyard. He first jumped about four meters down and then helped the others, who largely reached safe ground unharmed. The 32-year-old was given emergency medical care by the professional rescue service, which had 13 teams on site, and was subsequently taken to a hospital.
Vienna Fire Brigade Was on Major Operation
The professional fire brigade, which had deployed seven emergency vehicles and 28 emergency personnel, carried out a firefighting attack under respiratory protection. After the apartment door had already burned through, smoke had spread in the staircase. The fire itself could be quickly brought under control. However, for safety reasons, the entire staircase had to be evacuated and all adjacent apartments checked. After the necessary measures for smoke extraction from all affected areas were successfully completed, the residents were able to return to their apartments.
After the flames were contained, any remaining embers in the affected apartment were extinguished with a bucket pump. As the professional fire brigade reported, it is not yet clear why the fire broke out. The cause of the fire is now to be clarified by the state criminal police office.
(APA/Red)
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