Major Fire in Lower Austria: Fire Departments in Action for Hours

Up to 170 firefighters were deployed on Sunday afternoon to combat a residential house fire in Schönau a. d. Triesting in the Baden district. According to the district command, the firefighting operation lasted several hours. The damage to the property was described as enormous.

170 Firefighters Deployed in Residential House Fire in Baden District

The helpers were alerted around 12:30 PM. Ultimately, nine fire brigades were deployed, with one team coming from the Wiener Neustadt district. By 5:00 PM, the flames were contained enough for a majority of the forces to be withdrawn. However, extensive follow-up extinguishing work followed. "Fire out" was declared only around 7:15 PM.

A firefighter sustained a cut wound, which was treated by rescue forces also present. The helpers also brought a dog to safety. The resident of the house had managed to get outside on his own. The cause of the fire is the subject of police investigations.

(APA/Red)

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