Vienna-Währing: 97-Year-Old in Flames After Accident with Gas Stove

A woman in Vienna-Währing alerted the police early Wednesday around 8 a.m., reporting that she saw a burning woman in another apartment. Forces from the Vienna Fire Department opened the apartment and began resuscitation measures. However, the 97-year-old resident died on the spot.

Tragic Accident with Gas Stove

Firefighting was not necessary as the fire on the body did not spread to the apartment. During the investigations by the fire investigators, it was revealed that the severely visually impaired woman had previously been handling the gas stove. Due to a chain of unfortunate circumstances, the flame of the gas stove is believed to have set the 97-year-old on fire. The body of the 97-year-old showed severe burns. A judicial autopsy is to determine the exact cause of death. There are no indications of third-party negligence.

(Red)

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