In Mettersdorf am Saßbach (southeast Styria district), the fire brigade had to move out to a large fire on Saturday evening. The 63-year-old owner was taken to the hospital with severe burns.
A loud bang surprised a 63-year-old in Mettersdorf on Saturday evening around 9:30 p.m. When he looked at his garage, he saw that it was on fire. According to the fire brigade, a detonated gas bottle had torn a hole in the wall, oil drums and car tires were also on fire. The man is said to have suffered severe burns when opening the door. Luckily, the duck, chickens and geese that lived next to the garage were able to escape and were unharmed Mission. After ten hours, the “fire out” could be given. According to the police, the cause of the fire was a starter battery for a truck that ignited.
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