Great fire in Rankweil: upper floor of an apartment building on flames!

Great fire in Rankweil: upper floor of an apartment building on flames!

in Rankweil on April 6, 2025, there was a massive fire in an apartment building at 5:20 p.m. When the fire brigade arrived, the upper floor of the building was already in full fire. According to Vol.at there were no more people in the building. A neighboring house was evacuated as a preventive measure.

The Rankweil fire department was on duty with the support of surrounding fire departments, a total of 15 vehicles and around 120 emergency services from Rankweil, Zwegwasser, Götzis, Mäder and Meiningen were on site. The fire fighting was carried out quickly and the fire to neighboring buildings was successfully prevented. Nevertheless, two people with suspected flue gas poisoning had to be admitted to the State Hospital Feldkirch.

damage and causes

the property damage to the affected apartment building is massive, but the exact cause of the fire is still unclear. While the fire brigade was busy with the extinguishing work, two strips of the federal police as well as a police helicopter and a drone were also in action. In addition, six vehicles from the Red Cross and 30 emergency services had been mobilized in order to provide quick help in an emergency.

relevance and outlook

The incident in Rankweil once again shows the importance of fast action and the right preparation for fires. Regular updates and the provision of comprehensive data on the causes of fire and fire injuries could make a decisive contribution to improving security in residential areas.

The emergency services prevented worse things by rapidly reaction, which is all the more important in view of the numerous fires in the past. According to the statistics from the fire protection area, an increased number of fires can be expected, especially in the winter months. Therefore, it remains essential to make more educational work and preventive measures in the future in order to recognize and combat potential dangers at an early stage.