Feuerinferno at Völkermarkt: Tractor triggers devastating field fire!

Feuerinferno at Völkermarkt: Tractor triggers devastating field fire!

In the region around the Töllerberg in the Völkermarkt district, the fire brigade is currently on alert. On July 19, 2025 there was a larger field fire after a tractor set fire to a field while mowing. According to a report by Klick Carärnten Klick-kaernten.at , the incident occurred around 11 a.m. when a 35-year-old farmer worked with a combine harvester and triggered the fire. A total of around 5,000 square meters burned out.

The fire brigade Völkermarkt was quickly on hand and received support from another six fire departments. However, the fire fighting was challenging. In a similar context there was another large field fire in Aich near Völkermarkt on July 18. A technical defect in the engine compartment of a tractor was also responsible here. These incidents also make a highlight of the dangers that can occur when using agricultural machines.

Another aspect that is important in this context is the lack of extensive statistics on agricultural fires. While there is no nationwide survey in Germany, the exact amount of damage in such incidents often remains unclear. This reports Agrarheute agrarheute.com. The “Stallbrand” initiative in particular draws attention to the need for a reporting obligation for stable fires. The most common causes of fire include electricity (23 %) and arson (15 %), while human misconduct also often plays a role.

The events around the fires in Carinthia make it clear that farmers and the fire brigade community in question must remain vigilant. The risk of a fire, especially in agriculture, should not be taken lightly. With the support of everyone involved, there may be hope that such incidents can be better prevented in the future.