Fire in the Hotel Kleinwalsertal: Successful fire brigade!

Fire in the Hotel Kleinwalsertal: Successful fire brigade!

On Thursday afternoon, May 31, 2025, there was a fire in a hotel in Hirschegg in the Kleinwalsertal, the cause of which is currently still being determined. According to Vol.at , hotel employees noticed a loud bang from the wellness area during a team meeting at 1:15 p.m. After opening the door, thick black smoke flocked out, which alerted the fire alarm system.

All six guests and the staff reacted quickly and left the building immediately. After the alarm, three valley fire brigades of the Kleinwalsertal were mobilized, which localized the fire stove in a power distribution box in the swimming pool area. Flames from the back wall started from this. The fire brigade was able to prevent worse things with a quick extinguishing attack and gave "fire" at 2:00 p.m.

emergency services and property damage

around 80 emergency services were on site, including the three valley fire brigades, the Red Cross Kleinwalsertal and a police patrol. The fire and the flue gases caused considerable property damage to the swimming pool and sauna systems. The extent of the property damage and the exact cause of the fire are now the subject of detailed investigations, so vorarlberg.orf .

The incident also takes a look at fire security in hotels. According to the guidelines for fire protection management, accommodation companies are obliged to accommodate European standards. Among other things, these include regular training and evacuation exercises for the personnel in order to be able to react quickly and effectively if the risk of fire. Effective fire protection management is crucial to ensure the security of guests and employees and to minimize potential causes of fire such as defects in electrical equipment or improper use with fire, as it Hotelier.de describes.

conclusion about the incident

The incident in the Kleinwalsertal underlines the need for a robust fire protection system in hotels. The latest events are reminiscent of the fact that quick action and preventive measures are decisive to protect human life and real assets. The circumstances that led to this fire will continue to be examined to determine their causes and to avoid future incidents.