Huge fire in Steyr: Fire brigade fights against flames until the night!

Huge fire in Steyr: Fire brigade fights against flames until the night!

On Friday, July 18, the fire brigade was dramatic in the Waldrand settlement district in Steyr when a garage fire with the alarming keyword "Brand building - probably after explosion" was reported. At 5:13 p.m., the control center alerted the emergency services, which were on site within a very short time. Like Meinzirk.at reported in front of a garage complex, which was already in full fire Stand.

The flames quickly spread to neighboring buildings and an adjacent forest, which led to the triggering of alarm level 3. 100 firefighters were mobilized to control the situation. The water supply took place via the local hydrant network and a 500 -meter -long supply line from Ramingbach. Several pumps were used to combat the massive flames.

course of the operations

Despite the intensive extinguishing work, the entire complex was affected, the affected buildings burned down to the foundations. Fortunately, nobody was injured in all the tumult, apart from a fireman who had to be medical care for exhaustion and the heat.

The work dragged on until sunset. At 8:45 p.m., the majority of the emergency services were able to move away, while two extinguishing trains remained on site to carry out post -extinguishing work and monitor any embers. Shortly before 11:00 p.m., however, the firefighters had to move out again because flare -up flames were discovered. According to krone.at the fire was finally officially declared deleted an hour later, but the danger was not yet completely banned.

Investigations run

The investigation into the cause of the fire is still in progress. The police have already taken the first steps to clarify the background of the fire. So far, however, it is unclear what exactly led to explosion and how the fire was created.

The impressive mobilization of around 100 firefighters testifies to the danger of the situation and the rapid reaction of the emergency services. In such moments, once again, it shows how important it is to be well positioned and to be able to help quickly.