Smoke detectors prevent worse: false alarm on Hubertusstrasse!

Smoke detectors prevent worse: false alarm on Hubertusstrasse!

Hubertusstraße, 01067 Dresden, Deutschland - On Saturday there was a spectacular fire service on Hubertusstrasse, which fortunately went without injuries thanks to an attentive smoke alarm. When an alarm sounded in the apartment building, the residents switched quickly and informed the fire brigade and the emergency services.

A look at the affected apartment on the first floor revealed greatly smoky rooms, but the apartment was uninhabited at the time of use. The emergency services came into the apartment without violence by using a key stored by neighbors. What had happened? A burning paper calendar on the window sill had recorded a neighboring houseplant and triggered a smoldering fire. Initial investigations by the criminal police indicate that a mirror on the window sill bundled the light of the setting sun and brought in the fire.

damage limited by quick action

Thanks to the quick intervention of the neighbors and the fire brigade, worse could quickly be prevented. The fire brigade quickly extinguished the fire, and with the help of an electric fan, the firefighters removed the smoke from the apartment. The environmental service carried out pollutant measurements, which fortunately showed no abnormalities. However, an exact amount of damage is still pending, and the investigation into the cause of the fire is still carried out by the criminal police.

The Dresden fire brigade also sees the situation as a possibility to share important recommendations for fire prevention, especially before vacation trips. This includes not leaving mirrors and glass objects openly in direct sunlight, switching off electrical devices before departure and also regularly checking the functionality of the smoke alarms. The nonplusultra are the following recommendations:

• Smoking or combustible materials stay away from window sills and heating sources.
• oven and stove before leaving the apartment. Empty
• trash can, especially if you have flammable content.
• close the apartment doors and windows to prevent fire spreads or the penetration of rain and wind.

The role of smoke alarms

But how does a smoke alarm actually work? These devices are true lifesaver, because they not only protect objects, but primarily people. A smoke alarm continuously monitors the room air and raises an alarm when a certain smoke concentration is reached. They are particularly important at night when the residents are in deep sleep. These devices mostly consist of a smoke chamber that uses a laser light rays. As soon as smoke particles interrupt this light beam, alarm is triggered.

In Germany there are different types of smoke detectors, including optoelectronic detectors and smart home variants, which are now very popular. It is important to know that in many federal states, including Saxons, there is an obligation to install such smoke alarms in bedrooms and escape routes. The owner is responsible for this, while the landlord is often responsible for rental apartments.

You see, smoke alarms can not only save lives, but also drastically reduce the risk of fire damage. Therefore, it is advisable to regularly check their functionality and to keep calm - security is going on!

For more information about the functioning and importance of smoke alarms, you can visit X-Sense.