Fire brigade in constant operation: Carbon monoxide threatens Neckartenzlingen!

Fire brigade in constant operation: Carbon monoxide threatens Neckartenzlingen!

On May 29, 2025, the fire brigade and paramedics in Neckartenzlingen, specifically on Danziger Straße, were called to an alarming operation. The reason for the intervention was a carbon monoxide leak in an apartment building. Several residents had complained of feeling unwell, leading some of them to flee to balconies for safety. This poses a serious health risk because carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless and tasteless gas with no apparent warning signs that can become a deadly hazard in enclosed spaces, as Feuerwehrmagazin explains.

The fire department was alerted after the carbon monoxide detectors were activated while paramedics were examining a patient. When the emergency services arrived, it became clear that an increased concentration of this dangerous gas had been detected in the building. The fire department immediately began ventilating the stairwell to reduce the concentration of pollutants. In this critical situation, residents were evacuated gradually to ensure their safety.

Carbon monoxide: danger and causes

Carbon monoxide is produced when carbon-containing materials such as wood, gas and plastics are burned. High CO emissions can occur, especially if there is insufficient breathing air. This invisible, gaseous poison has serious effects on the human body: it displaces oxygen from hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in a reduction in oxygen carrying capacity. Mild symptoms of CO poisoning can include headaches, drowsiness and dizziness, which led to the affected residents reacting in a timely manner.

The fire brigade's emergency services were well prepared and followed various safety tips such as switching on CO alarms before arriving, leaving the danger area immediately without respiratory protection and evacuating the scene. These precautions are crucial to ensure the safety of both residents and firefighters.

Current status of deployment

The operation in Neckartenzlingen, which is still in full swing, illustrates the importance of early alarm and technical equipment in order to prevent further danger to residents. The rapid and targeted measures taken by the emergency services prevented anything worse from happening. The cause of the carbon monoxide leak, which may have come from a stove, is now being investigated in more detail.

The situation once again highlights the dangers of carbon monoxide, its properties and the need for vigilance in both private and public spaces. The residents were gradually brought to safety and the fire brigade remains on site to keep the situation under control and take all necessary measures. For detailed information on the dangers of carbon monoxide and the correct behavior in an emergency, we refer to Fire Brigade Magazine and SWP.