Vehicle fire at the petrol station: Fire brigade fights against Flammeninferno!

Vehicle fire at the petrol station: Fire brigade fights against Flammeninferno!

In a dramatic scene at a petrol station in Styria, a vehicle went up in flames on January 14, 2025. The 59-year-old driver parked his car around 5:40 p.m. when a fire suddenly occurred. Fortunately, the driver was able to escape from the car unharmed and tried to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher, which failed. The fire brigade, which arrived shortly afterwards, already found the vehicle in full fire. The expiring fuel also caused an additional fire risk on the ground, which made it difficult to extinguish the extinguishing work, reported Orf .

technical ailments suspected as the cause of the fire

The fire brigade was finally able to control the fire, but the car was badly damaged and had to be towed. Based on the initial investigations, it is clear that a technical ailment was the cause of the fire. Such incidents are rare, but they can occur at any time and require immediate measures by the fire brigades. Interestingly, the fire brigade's vehicle fleet management also offers special equipment in order to be able to react better in such crisis situations.

No matter whether professional fire brigades or voluntary organizations: the abbreviations for fire engines and techniques are crucial in order to be able to communicate quickly and efficiently in use. For example, the firefighters have access to various vehicle types such as the Aid extinguishing group vehicles (HLF) and other specialized operations that are designed for treatment and rescue in emergencies. These equipment are important for the timely reaction of the emergency services and minimize the risk of fire operations.