Feuerinferno in St. Georgen: over 140 animals in danger!

Feuerinferno in St. Georgen: over 140 animals in danger!

In the night of March 7, 2025, a devastating fire broke out in an agricultural estate in St. Georgen am Walde. At 10:45 p.m., the 32-year-old farmer was informed about his milking robot about a power failure. When he checked the stable, he already saw that it was on fire. He quickly informed the fire brigade and his family, which fortunately could get to safety unharmed, while the stable was already in full fire with over 140 cows and calves, like Fireworld.at reported.

emergency services at full speed

The volunteer fire brigade was quickly on site, and the alarm level was immediately increased due to the fire, which was already visible from a great distance. A total of 190 firefighters from 13 fire departments from Upper and Lower Austria fought against the flames. Despite the large and committed extinguishing rate, some animals could not be saved and died in the inferno. The rescued animals were then spotted by veterinarians and neighbors and removed with trucks. The head of the operations, Peter Spiegl, described the first challenge: "The extinguishing water supply was initially a major challenge, since we initially only dependent on the incentive for the included. The fire brigade managed to prevent the fire from spreading to the adjacent living area, which was possible with its fast and coordinated use.

The exact cause of the fire and the damage caused by property are not yet known. The investigation is continued by the State Criminal Police Office of Upper Austria, such as Today. The situation remains tense, and firefighters are still in use to delete any embers and to ensure safety in the affected area.