Fire in Schwaz: Garbage Island burns down - police investigated!

Fire in Schwaz: Garbage Island burns down - police investigated!

Schwaz, Österreich - late Thursday evening, February 14, 2025, a Fire broke out in the Tyrolean Schwaz, which immediately mobilized the emergency services. As krone.at , several dumpsters initially ignited on the site of a shopping center. In a short time, the flames spread and also captured an adjacent shopping space parking space. Thanks to the quick intervention by the Schwaz volunteer fire brigade, a greater disaster was prevented, although the fire did not break out at around 10:30 p.m.

The fire brigade quickly arrived at the scene and found that several garbage containers, each holding around 1,100 liters, burned in a light. The emergency services fought against the flames with heavy breathing apparatus and were ultimately able to control the situation and extinguish the fire. Fortunately, nobody was injured, but the exact cause of the fire remains unclear. As tirol.orf.at , the police initiated investigations to clarify the background of the incident. The property damage can currently not be quantified.

Investigations into the cause of the fire

In the coming days, the police will examine the circumstances of the fire in detail. The uncertainty about the origin of the fire leads to speculative discussions, while the residents and local business strive for a quick clarification of the situation. The incident also raises questions about security in the area of ​​the shopping center, especially with regard to the storage of dangerous materials.