Great fire in Nußdorf-Debant: Fire brigade mission for days, no attack!

Great fire in Nußdorf-Debant: Fire brigade mission for days, no attack!

Nußdorf-Debant, Österreich - In the picturesque region of East Tyrol, a major fire in a recycling facility in Nussdorf-Debant has caused strained nerves. On June 28, 2025, the fire was alerted at 1:25 p.m. and the initial Schreck continued until well over the weekend. Over 500 emergency services fought with tireless efforts against the flames, which made dense swaths of smoke visible across the national borders for days. Residents of several communities, including the city of Lienz, were warned and asked to keep windows and doors closed, while they stayed away from the events, reports dpa-factchecking.com.

The first alarm reports rose around 2:55 p.m. on Saturday when the fire brigades and blue light organizations arrived. At that time there were over 100 firefighters on site, but the situation intensified rapidly. Explosions on the site made quick action necessary, and the emergency services had to withdraw. Her focus was on protecting a substation and surrounding buildings while the risk of explosion was enormous. Five firefighters suffered injuries and there were some damage to emergency vehicles, such as [East Tyrol today] (https://www.Osttirol-heute.at/chronik/lh-mattle-dank-an-ueber-500-fuer--unermued--beim-grossbrand-in-ostirol/) reported.

storm in the risk of fire?

Although there was no weather phenomenon that is directly connected to the fire, the risk of dangerous smoke development remains in many ways. The clouds of smoke were visible for miles and presented the emergency services with major challenges during their extinguishing work. The stay outdoors was severely restricted for the residents, and medical recommendations for mouth-nose protection were spent, especially for endangered groups. The compulsory schooling in the surrounding communities was briefly suspended, which caused the families additional stress.

The committed around 290 firefighters with 46 vehicles were in constant use during the entire weekend. On Sunday evening, the emergency services reported that the fire was gradually being contained. Among other things, water cannons and extinguishing robots were used. Drones and helicopters also continuously monitor the fire site to prevent it from being flared up. Fortunately, health and air measurements did not result in any serious limit value overruns, which enabled a little relaxation. The drinking water supply in the affected areas was also secured, so that the citizens could at least be reassured in this regard.

conclusions and outlook

The fire brigade cooperation was strong and shows how precious the emergency services are in crisis situations. The last air measurements of the analytical task force from Munich and the Bolzano measuring train have continued to stabilize the location. On Monday morning, June 30, 2025, the fire was finally under control, and regular school operations were resumed from Tuesday, July 1st, 2025. These impressive events in East Tyrol show the entrepreneurial skill of the fire brigade - a perfect mix of people, technology and organization that is ahead in crisis situations.

How important fire protection is, also prove national and international statistics that emphatically underline the need for prevention measures. In federal states such as Austria, through the exchange with Germany and other countries, the fire defense can be continuously developed. However, one question remains unanswered: How many missions are necessary before the topic is given more attention in the general public? Further information on fire protection statistics can be found at Feuertrutz.de.