Storm in Burgenland: Fire brigade with over 70 missions required!

Storm in Burgenland: Fire brigade with over 70 missions required!

On June 23, 2025, violent storms in Burgenland caused over 70 missions of the fire brigade, with the district of Oberwart particularly affected. Like Kurier reported to cope with more than 50 different damage situations. Over 200 firefighters were deployed to remove storm damage on roofs, fallen trees away and pumped flooded areas empty.

An outstanding problem was in the Kemeten industrial area: Here a threatening amount of rainwater gathered on a flat roof, which put the building of the building in danger. For safety reasons, the fire brigade was not allowed to enter the roof; The water was sucked off using a crane. In addition to the fire brigades from Oberwart, emergency services from Markt Allhau, Badersdorf, Litzelsdorf, Unterschützen, Wolfau, Kohfidisch, Großpetersdorf, Unterwart, Kemeten, Welgersdorf and Oberschützen were active.

damage and quick reactions

The missions were well coordinated and processed quickly. While numerous mishaps had to be mastered in Oberwart, there were nine missions in the district of Eisenstadt area, especially in Loretto. There, several uprooted trees blocked important traffic routes, and a tree even fell on a house. The Loretto fire brigade was used for several hours with two vehicles and 13 emergency services, but fortunately no injuries were reported.

An appeal to the population for caution in stormy weather came from the fire brigade: "For the sake of security, everyone should be vigilant." Thanks to the operational readiness of the volunteer fire departments, more serious consequences were avoided. The coordinated work of the state security center guarantees quick intervention and smooth processes.

The larger relationships

storms and natural disasters are increasing worldwide, which is not only related to the weather phenomena themselves, but also with climate change. Statistics show that in 2024 Asia was affected by natural disasters such as storms, floods or earthquakes, which is not only a major challenge for the residents, but also makes it difficult to rebuild. According to Statista , the most endangered countries often also had to fight with a high population density and inadequate infrastructure.

In Europe, on the other hand, countries such as Monaco, Andorra and San Marino have a lower degree of risk due to natural disasters, which shows a clear contrast to the threatening situations in Asia. Nevertheless, it is also important in this country to be aware of the increasing weather extreme and to be prepared accordingly. Regional differences illustrate the role of geographical, climate and socio -economic factors.

The events in Burgenland once again underline the importance of a well -organized and ready -to -use fire brigade - an important asset to meet today's challenges.