Waldbrand in Neunkirchen: Fire brigade gives the all -clear despite the embers!

Waldbrand in Neunkirchen: Fire brigade gives the all -clear despite the embers!

A forest fire in the Neunkirchen district that broke out on Saturday morning has made the emergency services on alert. According to noe.orf.at the fire probably broke out through a burning vehicle. Due to the rapid spread in a forest area, the affected area was limited to around eight hectares. More than 1,000 firefighters, supported by 200 vehicles and six extinguishing helicopters, were on duty to control the flames.

On Tuesday, the emergency services under the direction of district fire brigade commander Josef Huber could then draw a positive intermediate balance. According to nön.at no further embers and two daily drone flights with thermal imaging cameras have Contributed. The light rain that used in the area has also contributed to the containment of the fire. Around Tuesday there was finally a temporary “fire from”, but the fire brigade remains on alert for security.