Waldbrand near Schwarzau: Fire brigade fights against insidious embers!
Waldbrand near Schwarzau: Fire brigade fights against insidious embers!
A devastating forest fire in the Rax area near Schwarzau in the mountains (district of Neunkirchen) has ensured an impressive large -scale operation by the fire brigade since Saturday. As the Kurier , had to be mobilized in view of the extreme weather conditions and the steep terrain up to 340 firefighters. On Sunday, the number of emergency services reduced to 320, while the fire brigade brought the flames under control and narrowed down the fire to an area of around eight hectares.
challenging extinguishing work
The extinguishing work, which were made more difficult of dryness and strong wind, were particularly challenging. Operating manager Josef Huber described the enormous physical exertion with which the firefighters often had to advance on all fours to the embers' esters while they had to wear equipment of up to 18 kilos. Despite the difficult circumstances, all the emergency services returned to a few light injuries. The Nön reported that should not be overwhelmed, the worst could be overwhelmed, while the forces continue to fight.The forest fire was most likely triggered by a burning car that lit the flames and let it grow in a nearby forest. The fire brigade continues to use a high level of use to delete all active fire spots. Fire protection was set up overnight, while for Sunday there is other stronger winds that could tighten the situation again. According to Huber, the fire brigade remains an end to an end to the extinguishing work.
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| Ort | Schwarzau im Gebirge, Österreich |
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