Close windows and doors Canton of Zurich warns of smoke due to house fire in Oberrieden

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31.8.2024 - 13:53

The canton of Zurich used the cell phone application Alertswiss for its warning. (archive picture)
The canton of Zurich used the cell phone application Alertswiss for its warning. (archive picture)
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Warning from the Canton of Zurich: Heavy smoke has developed from a house fire in Oberrieden. Residents are asked to keep windows and doors closed and to turn off the ventilation.

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  • The canton of Zurich warns of heavy smoke with an unpleasant odor after a house fire in Oberrieden.
  • Neighbors in the vicinity of Dörflistrasse 43 should close windows and doors and switch off ventilation and air conditioning systems.
  • The affected area should be driven around extensively.

On Saturday afternoon, the canton of Zurich warned of heavy smoke due to a house fire in Oberrieden on the federal government's Alertswiss warning service. Neighbors in the vicinity of Dörflistrasse 43 should close windows and doors and switch off ventilation and air conditioning systems.

The fire is causing a strong, unpleasant odor, the canton of Zurich added. The fire must be expected to spread to neighboring buildings. The affected area should be avoided over a wide area.