Large-scale operation in Vorderstoder: 40 hotel guests evacuated in the event of a fire!

Large-scale operation in Vorderstoder: 40 hotel guests evacuated in the event of a fire!

On Saturday night there was a dramatic hotel fire in the center of Vorderstoder, Kirchdorf district, where 40 guests had to be evacuated. According to reports from oe24 The fire broke out in the attic of the hotel and spread quickly. Fortunately, the alarm system was activated, which caused the hotel visitors to wake up in time and be brought to safety. During the operation, the rescue service treated at least one firefighter who was injured, the Vorderstoder fire department reported.

Major fire department operation

Nine fire departments, supported by the Red Cross, were mobilized to bring the flames under control. Loud tips.at Special extinguishing equipment and breathing apparatus were on site to fight the fire in the roof area that was difficult to access. The extinguishing work lasted until the early hours of the morning and included the targeted combating of embers. Some work on the roof was carried out from the outside as access inside the building was difficult.

The fire department ensured that the flames could not spread to neighboring parts of the building. The material damage is still unclear, but considerable loss is suspected. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing, while the evacuated guests were temporarily accommodated in other accommodation and some were able to return to their rooms in the morning.