CO Detector Sounded Alarm: Freezer in Lower Austria Was on Fire

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the Laxenburg Volunteer Fire Department was alerted to a fire operation on Karl Schreiweis-Gasse in Laxenburg at 9:21 PM. The reason for the operation was the activation of a carbon monoxide detector in a single-family house, which had alerted the residents to smoke development in the kitchen (Note: CO is also present in fire smoke).

Freezer Caught Fire: Carbon Monoxide Detector Detected Smoke Early

The residents of the house immediately left the building and notified the fire department. Upon the arrival of the emergency services, a breathing apparatus team proceeded with a hose line to investigate the completely smoke-filled house. With a thermal imaging camera, the source of the fire was quickly located: A freezer had caught fire in the kitchen. The affected appliance was disconnected from the power supply, taken outside, and extinguished. At the same time, follow-up extinguishing work was carried out on the kitchen furnishings. The Laxenburg Volunteer Fire Department was in operation with three vehicles and 23 members for about an hour.

Smoke and CO Detectors Recommended in Private Households

Subsequently, the building was cleared of smoke with a high-performance fan. The homeowners remained uninjured. The police launched an investigation into the exact cause of the fire. The operation once again highlights the importance of smoke and CO detectors in private households, emphasizes the Laxenburg Volunteer Fire Department, because: The early warning systems can save lives in an emergency – as in this case, where those affected could be alerted early enough.

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