Great fire in Nussdorf-Debant: 130 firefighters in action!

Great fire in Nussdorf-Debant: 130 firefighters in action!

On Saturday afternoon, June 28, 2025, a major fire broke out in the waste management center in Nussdorf-Debant, Lienz district, East Tyrol. According to Oe24 At 1:25 p.m. registered. Around 130 emergency services of seven fire departments were mobilized to combat the fire and prevent spreading to neighboring buildings.

All residents in the area received a warning via the AT-Alert system that asked them to keep windows and doors closed and to avoid unnecessary stays outdoors. The warning system was triggered in six municipalities, including Nussdorf-Debant, Lienz-Stadt, Iselsberg-Stronach, Lavant, Tristach and Dölsach. These preventive measures should protect the population from possible health risks through significant smoke development.

health risks through smoke development

experts draw attention to the fact that the smoke of burning plastics in particular harbors serious health. Risk groups such as children, the elderly and people with previous illnesses could suffer from respiratory irritation or serious health problems. The exact cause of the fire has so far remained unclear, which the situation is also tense.

Elmar Rizzoli, head of the Tyrolean Center for Crisis and Disaster management, informed about the constant observation of the situation and ongoing contact with the operational organizations. This extensive communication is part of an interdisciplinary emergency and crisis management that strives for the authorities in such situations in order to support both helpers and those affected as best as possible University of Applied Sciences .

Responsibility in emergency and crisis management includes a variety of aspects, from assistance for individuals to company and social emergencies. The diversity of the challenges illustrates the need for an effective management concept that goes far beyond technical aspects

The situation in Nussdorf-Debant remains tense, while the rescue workers continue to work on the containment of the fire. The fire brigade aims to control the flames quickly and to avert possible dangers for the residents.