Fire brigade in action: Burning car batteries discovered in Enns!

Fire brigade in action: Burning car batteries discovered in Enns!

In the early morning of March 13, 2025, a dramatic incident occurred in Enns, Upper Austria, when a 54-year-old resident reported the smell of fire coming from a nearby company building via the fire department's emergency call. The emergency services from the Enns fire department immediately set off with five vehicles and 16 firefighters to investigate the alarm. It was quickly discovered on site that car batteries stored in plastic crates had caught fire, posing a serious threat as these flammable materials can pose acute risks, as reported by fireworld.at and news.feed-reader.net emerges.

The exact circumstances of the fire are still unclear, but the 50-year-old company owner stated that the batteries had only been unloaded by an employee the day before. The resulting material damage amounts to around 20,000 euros, which is covered by existing insurance. A fire investigator was called in to investigate the cause of the fire in detail. Arson has already been ruled out, which defuses the situation somewhat for those involved, as it is an unfortunate incident and not an intentional offense.

Overall, this incident in Enns shows how important it is to act quickly in the event of a fire. Thanks to the immediate alarm, the fire brigade was able to intervene quickly and prevent anything worse from happening. The situation is now under control and current investigations may soon clarify why this unpleasant event occurred.