At 3.17 a.m., Nordjylland’s emergency services rushed to Vrængmosevej, but the house could not be saved.
– It was supposed to be a candle, it has gone wrong. I have been informed that it has been in the living room and that a plant must have caught fire, says task leader Thomas Dybro to Nordjyske.
Photo: Jan Pedersen
The female resident has been taken for observation for smoke poisoning at the hospital in Hjørring.
– But we haven’t seen her dog. The house has been on fire, so we haven’t been inside to look yet, but we may well be worried about the dog, says the emergency manager at six o’clock on Saturday morning.
There has been more than fire to take into account: there is therefore asbestos in parts of the burned down roof.
– This means that the equipment and the suits must be treated in a special way: Everything gets yellow asbestos tape on it, so that it can be cleaned in a special way, says Thomas Dybro.
Both the stations in Sæby and Østervrå have been involved – it is people from the latter station who are present now.
The equipment includes a crane from the Emergency Management Agency, a ladder truck from Hjørring, a tanker from Sæby, a sprayer from Østervrå and a so-called hose tender from Sindal.
On Saturday morning, the emergency services are investigating whether gas has been connected to parts of the house.
Thomas Dybro expects to be present for a few more hours.
Resident charged
The resident of the house is a 54-year-old woman, and she has now been charged with breaching the Emergency Response Act.
Christian Tilsted, the chief of duty at the North Jutland Police, reports this.
Photo: Jan Pedersen
– We regard it as careless handling of fire when you light a candle and some vegetation subsequently catches fire. When you light a fire, you have a duty to ensure that it does not spread. It is also on this basis that we charge people when things go wrong with a weed burner, he says.
The charge will result in a fine for the woman of a few thousand kroner.
2024-11-23 05:14:00
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### Interview with Thomas Dybro, Emergency Response Manager
### Interview with Thomas Dybro, Emergency Response Manager
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Thomas. Can you tell us what happened during the early hours at the house on Vrængmosevej?
**Thomas Dybro:** Of course. At about 3:17 a.m., our emergency services were called to a house fire on Vrængmosevej. Unfortunately, the fire was too extensive, and the house could not be saved.
**Interviewer:** What do we know about the cause of the fire?
**Thomas Dybro:** Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire may have started from a candle in the living room, which somehow ignited a nearby plant. This highlights the importance of fire safety, especially when using candles.
**Interviewer:** That sounds distressing. How is the resident doing following the incident?
**Thomas Dybro:** The 54-year-old woman was taken to the hospital in Hjørring for observation due to smoke inhalation. We are also concerned about her dog, as we haven’t been able to search the house for it yet because of the ongoing situation.
**Interviewer:** I understand that there were additional hazards at play. Can you elaborate on that?
**Thomas Dybro:** Yes, unfortunately, parts of the roof contain asbestos. This complicates the situation significantly, as our equipment and suits need to be handled in a special way to ensure safety. We label everything with yellow asbestos tape for proper cleaning.
**Interviewer:** What has been done to address the fire and the possible gas connections in the house?
**Thomas Dybro:** Firefighters from the stations in Sæby and Østervrå were involved in the response. We are still inquiring whether there were gas connections related to the house, and will continue our work until everything is assessed and deemed safe.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, has any action been taken against the resident regarding the incident?
**Thomas Dybro:** Yes, the resident has been charged with breaching the Emergency Response Act. Our aim is to ensure all residents are aware of fire safety regulations to prevent such incidents in the future.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Thomas. It’s a challenging situation, and we appreciate the work of the emergency services during times like these.
**Thomas Dybro:** Thank you for having me. It’s important to share this information to keep our community safe.