Large arable fire in Maria Saal: 79 firefighters in action!

Large arable fire in Maria Saal: 79 firefighters in action!

Maria Saal, Österreich - On June 25, 2025, Maria Saal, Klagenfurt-Land district, occurred to a large arable fire that affected an area of ​​about two hectares. According to click Carinthia A student alarmed the forces around 1:30 p.m.

The state alarm and warning center confirmed the fire at 1:10 p.m. and informed that a total of eleven fire brigades were on alert. These came from the districts of Klagenfurt-Land, St. Veit an der Glan and Klagenfurt. The professional fire brigade Klagenfurt moved out with a 4000 liter tank and a special vehicle. Voluntary fire brigades, including Haidach and Kalvarienberg, also supported the extinguishing work, which quickly became necessary due to the dryness and the associated risk of further spread.

emergency services and extinguishing work

A total of 79 emergency services were deployed, which illustrates the urgency of the situation. Around 4:30 p.m., the district fire brigade command reported that the fire could be contained and deleted. Nobody was injured in the incident, but the damage to property is currently still unknown. The investigation into the exact cause of the fire is already running, as Kleine Zeitung reported.

The problem of arable fires is tightened by persistent heat waves and dry periods. This fire did not occur in isolation; The last few days have already resulted in several fire brigade operations in the region, including a forest fire in the municipality of Winklern in the Mölltal. Experts warn of an increased risk of fire, especially in warm weather, which led to updating the heat protection plan.

climate change and fire risk

The increasing temperatures and increasing drying times that are favored by climate change are a growing risk for such events. According to Statista , these conditions make a significant contribution to the frequency and intensity of forest fires. Between 2001 and 2023, a total of 138 million hectares of trees were destroyed by fires, whereby the negative effects on habitats and the environment are significant.