Approach fire between Traundorf and Mitternlern: 143 firefighters in action!

Approach fire between Traundorf and Mitternlern: 143 firefighters in action!

Acker zwischen Traundorf und Mittlern, Eberndorf, Österreich - on June 26, 2025, at 4:25 p.m., a significant fire broke out on a field between Traundorf and middle in Eberndorf. According to Fireworld, the cause of the fire was suspected at this time, a connection with harvest work, which could possibly have occurred to spark formation. The fire could be quickly brought under control, which prevented spreading to neighboring areas. However, about four hectares of winter wheat were destroyed.

A total of 11 fire brigades were on duty, including the fire brigades from Bleiburg, Eberndorf, Edling, Feistritz ob Bleiburg, Globasnitz, Neuhaus, Rinkenberg, Rinkenberg, St. St. Stefan Unterm Unterm Feuersberg, Völkermarkt. With 28 vehicles and a total of 143 emergency services, the weirs quickly mobilized their strength to combat the fire. The police were informed about the incident around 4:30 p.m.

incoming measures for fire fighting

In order to ensure effective fire fighting, a supply line was set up by the Globasnitzbach. This ensured the water supply for the extinguishing measures. The rapid reaction of the fire brigade and the post -alarms of other units with tank fire vehicles contributed significantly to bring the flames under control and prevent major damage. The amount of damage is not yet known until now, as [5min] (https://www.5min.at/5202506261921/acker-stand-in-vollbrand-143- Feuerwehrlewehrleuten-im-Usen/) reported.

fires like this are not only a problem in Eberndorf. In 2023 there were a total of 1,059 forest fires in Germany, which destroyed an area of ​​around 1,240 hectares of forest. This number is just below the mean of recent years and is questionable compared to the 2,397 fires in 2022. The ble emphasizes that most of the fires occur between May and July, with about 77 percent of the burned areas to be traced back to unexplained causes. The increase in the risk of fire in dry months is a growing problem that the emergency services always presents with great challenges.