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Field fire in St. Pölten: Seven fire departments in large-scale operation!
On July 2, 2025, a field fire broke out near Witzendorf, affecting around 10,000 square meters. Seven fire departments were able to quickly bring it under control.
Field fire in St. Pölten: Seven fire departments in large-scale operation!
On July 2, 2025, there was a large-scale field fire near Witzendorf, in the St. Pölten-Land district. The fire department was alerted at 2:30 p.m. after the fire began to spread quickly. The preliminary cause of the fire is attributed to an operating combine harvester, which presumably started the field fire. A total of seven fire departments from the region were deployed to fight the fire.
The operations manager coordinated a comprehensive extinguishing concept to bring the fire, which threatened residential and commercial buildings as well as the town center, under control. The fire engines were approached from different directions to the source of the fire, with particular attention being paid to the west side of the fire, where the fire spread particularly quickly. Finally, the affected area of around 10,000 square meters was brought under control by around 4:50 p.m. Luckily there were no injuries.
Firefighting and emergency services
The fire brigades were mobilized using a siren alarm. This quick response meant the fire could be fought quickly and effectively. The fire brigades did everything they could to prevent it from spreading further towards the sensitive buildings and the town center. The coordinated action of the emergency services and the rapid alerting made a significant contribution to bringing the fire under control.
The exact circumstances of the fire are still being determined. While reports of injuries in such incidents are becoming increasingly rare, it is important to raise awareness of the causes of fires. According to the annual fire damage statistics, which also address potential causes of fire, harvesting work can be particularly risky during the harvest season when agricultural machinery is in use. Further information on the cause statistics of fire damage is available at [ifs-ev.org](https://www.ifs-ev.org/ Schadenverhuetung/ursachenaktien/ursachenaktitik-brandschaeden-2024/).
The incident on July 2, 2025 clearly illustrated how quickly a field fire can develop and the danger it poses to the surrounding area. The positive aspects of the rapid intervention of the fire brigade and the cooperation of all those involved should be emphasized in order to better prepare and plan future operations of this type.