Roof structure in Eichhorn Lichterloh: over 11 fire brigades in action!

Roof structure in Eichhorn Lichterloh: over 11 fire brigades in action!

Eichhorn, Österreich - On April 4, 2025, the fire brigade was called to a significant fire in Eichhorn, a municipality in Zistersdorf in the Gänserndorf district. A total of 11 fire departments were alerted after a "B4 building fire - agriculture" was reported. The flames had captured the roof structure of an agricultural building, the cause of which has so far been unclear. The investigation of this is already running through the executive, such as fireworld.at

The emergency services reacted immediately and carried out a massive outdoor attack to protect the adjacent house from the flames. The aerial ladder of the Viersdorf volunteer fire brigade was used to support the extinguishing work. Straw was stored in the attic of the affected building, which had to be extinguished under heavy breathing protection. Fortunately, there were no injuries.

Details on fire brigade use

The fire broke out in the morning, and the firefighters worked intensively to reach all embers. This challenge required comprehensive coordination between the various fire departments that were on site. The outdoor attack ensured that the fire could not spread to neighboring structures, which could be decisive in such situations. This illustrates the importance of well -planned operational strategies and the interaction of several fire brigades in emergencies, as can also be observed in other cases in the region, such as Noen.at describes.

The fire brigade in Eichhorn and the surrounding area underlines the importance of training and strategic preparations with their rapid use in order to be able to react effectively in future emergency situations. The investigation into the cause of the fire continues to be promoted by the responsible authorities.