Great fire in Nussdorf-Debant: Hundreds of firefighters in continuous use!

Great fire in Nussdorf-Debant: Hundreds of firefighters in continuous use!

in Nussdorf-Debant, East Tyrol, a massive major fire broke out, which has been holding hundreds of firefighters in suspense since Saturday, June 29, 2025. Currently, around 290 emergency services with 46 vehicles from a total of 22 fire departments are on site to combat the fire and prevent it from being inflated. [Dolomitenstadt] (https://www.dolomitenstadt.at/2025/06/29/grossbrand-noch-mimmer-fast-300- Detail Kraefte-vor-ort/) reports that a fire guard was set up with drones to monitor the situation overnight.

The extinguishing work focuses on the dug up of the location, where excavators are used in order to reject strongly heated fire goods in waste boxes. Nine firefighters have been medically cared for due to circulatory problems due to the heat, and over 500 firefighters have been involved since the start of the mission, including support from Upper Carinthia, Kufstein and Kitzbühel. 5min.at emphasizes that the fire is now under control, but continues to continue the re-extinguishing work.

security measures and support

In the course of the operation, an analytical task force from the Munich professional fire brigade was requested to examine the causes of fire. In addition, a bolzus measurement strain was requested for pollutant analysis. According to the current danger information, residents of the affected communities should close windows, doors and roof hatches and avoid the area. The use of ventilation and air conditioning systems in the vicinity of the location is also not recommended. The AT-Alert was expanded for several communities, including Nussdorf-Debant and Lienz-Stadt.

The waste supply in the Lienz district remains secure and the settlement takes place via the landfill in Lavant. The situation remains tense and the duration of the use is uncertain because it depends on the progress in the excavation and extinguishing work.

Detailed statistics on fires

For a comprehensive context on such major fires and their effects, the CFS CTIF regularly publishes reports. The current report № 29 for 2022 offers a detailed analysis of the fire statistics from 55 countries and illuminates the types of operations and the number of fire victims. A chapter on forest fires indicates the increasing relevance of such incidents. [CTIF] (https://ctif.org/de/news/world-fire-statistics-rort-no-29- anerer-Aner-Analysis-the-Brandstatistics-Fuer-2022) asks to actively participate in the improvement of international fire brigade statistics.

The situation in Nussdorf-Debant shows the challenges that fire brigades are in the case of major fires. The continuing mobilization of resources and the coordinated cooperation between different units are crucial to ensure the security of the population and to minimize the effects of fire. The post -extinguishing work will continue on Monday, while the responsible bodies continue to observe the situation.