Waldbrand disaster in the Rax Mountains: Fire brigade fights against the flames!

Waldbrand disaster in the Rax Mountains: Fire brigade fights against the flames!

A dramatic fire miracle keeps the Rax Mountains in the district of Neunkirchen in suspense! A fateful burning car sparked a devastating forest fire on Saturday morning, which has been running uncontrollably since then. According to the current reports of orf.at , the fire spreads out quickly due to dryness and violent south winds. Already at the beginning of the extinguishing work, in which over 200 firefighters and two fire -fighting helicopters of the Interior Ministry were deployed, the situation was serious: the curve of the flames is particularly an immense challenge in the steep and forested terrain.

According to the initial information, the fire broke out at around 10 a.m. when the burning vehicle inflamed and the wind quickly transferred the flames to adjacent forest areas. The fire fighting could drag on by Monday, the team said on site. The police emphasize that igniting open fire in forest areas is strictly prohibited during the current dryness. Walking in the forest should also be enjoyed with caution, as the incidents show in the past few days. An attentive hiker made an unsecured campfire in Payerbach on February 28 and thus prevented a possible fire, such as