Barbecue accident in Kassel: gas bottle causes devastating fire!

Barbecue accident in Kassel: gas bottle causes devastating fire!

A shocking incident occurred on Sunday evening, May 15th, in Kassel-Bettenhausen, when a 60-year-old was confronted with a dangerous situation while barbecuing on his roof terrace. According to ffh.de, flames emerged from a gas bottle, which involved the man in a dangerous scenario. In a brave attempt to remove the burning gas cylinder, he injured his forearms. While he took quick action, a fire broke out on the wooden terrace floor, which quickly spread to the apartment building.

The injured grill master then had to be taken to the hospital and his apartment is now uninhabitable. His family was placed in emergency accommodation while the Kassel criminal police began investigating the circumstances surrounding the flames. The property damage is estimated to be in the lower six-figure range - a serious result for a barbecue evening that got out of hand.

Safety risks with gas bottles

Gas bottles pose an enormous risk, especially if handled improperly. A look beyond the borders shows that such incidents are not isolated. A similar incident in Fiss, Austria, occurred during a barbecue evening when a guest and staff heard “whistling” in the grill area. Shortly afterwards there was a flash fire-like ignition of a gas bottle. Fortunately, there were no longer any people on the terrace at the time and the fire brigade was able to quickly bring the explosion under control ([feuerwehr.tirol](https://www.feuerwehr.tirol/grillgas bottle-explodiert-in-fiss/)).

Handling liquid gas cylinders therefore requires special caution. According to sichere-feuerwehr.de, a gas bottle exposed to heat can burst, which can lead to dangerous fragments that can fly up to 260 meters. This violent explosion can not only endanger people, but can also cause significant property damage.

Precautions and safety precautions

To prevent such incidents, it is essential to handle LPG cylinders correctly. If a gas cylinder has been exposed to a heat source, care should be taken to cool it before moving it. Checking the bottle for leaks is also crucial. Regardless of the intended use, a good knack for safety must always be demonstrated.

It remains to be hoped that the 60-year-old will recover quickly and that the police investigation will shed light on how the fire broke out. Such events remind us that safety is a top priority, especially when using gas bottles at barbecues.