Large alarm in Saalbach: Fire destroys Almhütte at 1,600 meters!

Large alarm in Saalbach: Fire destroys Almhütte at 1,600 meters!

Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Österreich - A dramatic large alarm was triggered in Saalbach-Hinterglemm today when a devastating fire caught the fabric basic alm. The tranquil alpine hut, located at an altitude of 1,600 meters, is inaccessible to fire engines in the winter months. The firefighters from the surrounding towns of Saalbach, Viehhofen and Maishofen were immediately alerted in order to master the danger. According to the report from Orf Salzburg , a police helicopter called Libelle also supports the emergency services by flying fresh extinguishing water directly to the flocks.

The firefighters are under heavy breathing protection while trying to extinguish the fire. Fortunately, there are no reports on injuries so far. However, the exact cause of the fire is still unclear. The Salzburg State Fire Brigade Association was forced to describe the difficult situation, since fire fighting is a special challenge, especially under winter conditions. The incident occurred during a time when the region burdened the region in the winter storms, and the rescue and extinguishing measures were also made more difficult, according to the State Fire Brigade Association Salzburg .

The fire brigade immediately took measures to control the flames and prevent possible major damage. The cause of the fire is currently being examined and the residents are on alert until the situation is clarified. The location remains tense, while the emergency services do everything they can to save the alpine hut and exclude future dangers.