Car in Greifenburg at full fire: fire brigade in action!

Car in Greifenburg at full fire: fire brigade in action!

On Sunday afternoon, March 30, 2025, there was a spectacular car fire on the B100 in Greifenburg, Spittal district. A man's car ignited around 12:30 p.m. and burned out completely. The Greifenburg fire brigade and the Radler fire brigade were immediately alerted when the vehicle was already on fire. Fortunately, the driver and the passenger could bring themselves to safety in good time, there were no injuries or other damage.

The fire brigade quickly arrived at the scene, but the car was already completely on fire. The fire, which was presumably triggered by a technical defect, could have arisen in the area of ​​the handbrake, which led to considerable smoke development. The exact cause of the fire is currently being examined by the police.

missions and closures

During the use, parts of the B100 had to be blocked at short notice. This measure served the safety of the emergency services and not to hinder the deletion. However, the road could be released for traffic again at 1:15 p.m. The car suffered total damage in the incident.

fire events like this are not only questionable, but also an important aspect for traffic safety and the operational readiness of the fire brigade. According to a report by the CFS CTIF, which contains a comprehensive analysis of fire statistics for 2022, fires in various areas are a persistent problem. The report, which includes data from 55 countries, shows, among other things, the number of fire brigade operations, fires and fire victims, and serves as a valuable resource for the international fire brigade community. This clarifies that such incidents cannot be considered in isolation, but are in the greater context of fire fighting.

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