Great fire in East Tyrol: New results confirm the security of food

Great fire in East Tyrol: New results confirm the security of food

in East Tyrol, more precisely in Nußdorf-Debant, employed the action around the big fire in the Rossbacher recycling facility, which broke out on June 28th. The emergency services were busy with extinguishing work and cleanup for days. On August 14, 2025, further measurement results on the air, vegetation, feed, food, groundwater and soil were published, all of which did not show any limit value overrun. This is a positive signal for the residents who were concerned after the fire.

The Analytical Taskforce Munich informed that there is no danger to the population. The final report of the Bolzano fire brigade confirmed on July 9 that the pollutant concentrations in the air were diluted by the weather. The highest measured pollutant values were at a maximum of one third of the limit values defined by the WHO, which reduces the concern for the health of the residents.

review of food and feed

On August 14th, samples of fruit and vegetables were also tested. Except for a salad sample with a slightly increased arsenic concentration, these showed no crossing limit in heavy metals and other pollutants. However, there is no acute health risk factor because the arsenic limit for baby food was used as a reference. The agency for health and nutritional security (AGES) will make a further statement in order to continue to inform the public.

The population is also encouraged to wash and/or peel fruit and/or peel in order to minimize the possible absorption of pollutants. So far, groundwater examinations have not shown any questionable abnormalities, but are continued. In the event of established problems, immediate measures are provided by the waste authority.

renovation measures for the recycling system

A renovation concept for the soil has already been prescribed to the operator of the recycling system and will be monitored in the future. These steps are crucial to ensure the security of the environment and health of the residents and to restore the trust of citizens in the local administration.

This development shows how important it is to take suitable measures in both crisis situations and in everyday challenges in living space procurement to ensure the quality of life of the population.

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