Fire broke out in Cserszegtomaj: dryer caught fire in home 🔥

Near the western basin of Lake Balaton, in the quiet streets of Cserszegtomaj on Várvölgyi út, locals were startled by a fire in a family house. A dryer and the clothes inside caught fire unexpectedly in the bathroom, endangering the peace of the home in the lakeside settlement.

The professional firefighters from Keszthely rushed to the scene immediately and prevented the flames from spreading to the rest of the house with a single water jet. Their quick and professional intervention extinguished the fire, after which they thoroughly inspected the room with a thermal camera to rule out any hidden hot spots. They then ventilated the smoke-filled bathroom, allowing the family to return to their usual safe home life soon.

Such household accidents can also occur in villages around Lake Balaton, where many maintain holiday homes or permanent residences near the lake. The rapid response of the local firefighters once again demonstrated how important preparedness is in the region. 🏠🚒

The lesson from similar incidents is that regular maintenance of dryers and avoiding overload is especially recommended during the summer months, when laundry needs increase in homes along the Balaton shore. The presence of the Keszthely unit not only averted the immediate danger but also contributed to the peace of mind of the settlement's residents.

Source: katasztrofavedelem.hu