Terrible week of fire in Seckau: excavator and family home on flames!

Terrible week of fire in Seckau: excavator and family home on flames!

In the small community of Seckau, Styria, two dramatic fire incidents occurred. On March 11, 2025, around 4:30 p.m. a fire broke out in a jack in which an excavator was parked. As fireworld.at , the rapid alarm caused a quick use of the fire brigade. Within a few minutes, the fire brigades from Seckau, Kobenz, Bischoffeld and Knittelfeld were on site, supported by the Red Cross and the police. Under heavy respiratory protection, 70 firefighters fought for several hours against the flames that had fully used the excavator. After about an hour, the emergency services managed to control the fire and prevent it from spreading to adjacent buildings.

already, on August 9, a single -family house in Seckau fell in full fire. According to meinbezirk.at , this fire was probably triggered by ash parked on the terrace. The fire broke out around 5:15 p.m., while the pair of residents at the age of 56 and 59 was at home. The 56-year-old noticed the fire and alerted the emergency services. As a result, 125 firefighters from nine surrounding fire departments with 19 vehicles were mobilized to support the extinguishing work. Both the couple and a fireman were injured during the action. The damage to the family home is valued at several hundred thousand euros. The fire brigade was able to report "fire" at around 8 p.m.

Both incidents impressively show the risks and challenges in the fight against fire, as well as the rapid reaction of the fire brigade. Firefighter Main Brand Inspector Michelle Pregetter commented on the speed of use and the successful fire fighting, which was made possible by the committed actions of everyone involved.