Heroic deeds in the Lienz valley: Great fire quickly under control!
Heroic deeds in the Lienz valley: Great fire quickly under control!
On June 29, 2025,Governor Anton Mattle recognized the tireless efforts of over 500 firefighters who are in a large fire in a recycling facility in Nussdorf-Debant in the Lienz Basin. The fire, which broke out in the old stoffgle center, was a significant danger, but it could be contained by the rapid and professional action of the emergency services. Mattle also spent the fastest possible recovery and thanked the disaster relief trains from Upper Carinthia as well as the districts of Kitzbühel and Kufstein for their support.
Together with Agriculture Minister Norbert Tettschnig, the two politicians emphasized the "tireless and professional commitment", which prevented the flames from spreading in the critical hours of fire. Comfortable emphasized that preventive measures and quick action are of central importance in such situations.
Current situation and measures
In parallel to the extinguishing work, the Warn app AT-Alert remains active in seven municipalities, including Lienz-Stadt and Tristach. Due to heavy smoke development, swimming pools in Lienz and the surrounding area had to be closed. The train connection between Lienz and Oberdrauburg is also interrupted and a replacement of rails was set up. For safety reasons, the power supply in the vicinity of the recycling system was switched off, but the power supply remains secured for all households.The emergency services remain on site to continue intensive fire fighting. The population is called to close windows, doors and roof hatches and avoid the nearby area of the location. Ventilation and air conditioning systems in the near area should also be switched off according to the recommendations.
role of population protection
Overall, this incident shows the central role of population protection in crisis situations. Institutions such as the Federal Office for Population Protection and Disaster Aid (BBK) are in close exchange with the emergency services and provide important support work. Ralph Tiesler, the President of the BBK, underlines the need to expand civil defense and to sensitize the population to possible risks. Disposal points such as the Federal Academy for Civil Protection and Civil Defense ensure further training and the necessary exchange of information.
The BBK has the task of strengthening civilian civil protection and organizing the examination and procurement of special equipment for disaster protection, among other things. Among other things, this includes sensor technology and specialized vehicles that are of the greatest importance in an emergency.
Overall, the current situation in East Tyrol points out how important it is to be prepared for crisis scenarios and not only sensitize the rescue workers, but also the citizens to self -protection and provision.
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