Violent thunderstorm devastated Wiener Neustadt: fire brigade in continuous use!

Violent thunderstorm devastated Wiener Neustadt: fire brigade in continuous use!

On Sunday afternoon, July 13, 2025, a violent thunderstorm hit the city of Wiener Neustadt. Heavy rain, hail and hurricane -like wind gusts provided chaos -like conditions. The Vienna Neustadt volunteer fire brigade was in constant use to cope with the damage caused by the weather conditions in the city. A total of 137 damaged areas were reported and processed by 8:30 p.m., with further missions to be carried out over the evening. The firefighters received support from neighboring fire brigades, the Red Cross and urban institutions such as the fire brigade of the University Hospital and the district management staff. Explicable thanks went to all emergency services and urban employees for their tireless commitment during this challenging situation. The population was also called for help and neighborhood aid to help affected neighbors. The BFKDO Wiener Neustadt reports of considerable damage in the city.

The effects of the thunderstorm were particularly noticeable in the old shelcon colony and on the Vienna Neustädter Hauptplatz. Rapid trees and fallen branches left a trail of devastation here. It is particularly noteworthy that the "boathouse" at the Vienna Neustädter Canal was badly damaged by a fallen tree. Local helpers and fire brigade members were quickly on hand to eliminate the dangers and to ensure the security of the citizens. Noen reported that the massive operational forces were illustrated.

challenge for the emergency services

Commandant Christian Pfeiffer expressed that the large number of missions presented the fire brigade with major challenges. "The situation is very serious and we work against the time to fix the damage," said Pfeiffer. His team was challenged not only to remove the fallen trees, but also to free the basement and underground garages from water.

The situation is tense, but solidarity within the community is clearly evident. Citizens mobilize each other to support each other while the professional emergency services are in use around the clock. The city administration will continue to provide current information about the state of affairs in order to keep affected citizens up to date with developments.