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Young people light a fire in the historic Friesach castle building: Fire brigade on duty
Young people set fire to a hay shed in Friesach. 66 firefighters were deployed, the extent of the damage is unclear. Investigations are ongoing.
Young people light a fire in the historic Friesach castle building: Fire brigade on duty
There was a fire in the community of Friesach that was caused by the improper handling of pyrotechnic objects. On the evening of the incident, residents alerted the fire department after hay bales, equipment and an adjacent construction site container were on fire. A total of 66 firefighters were deployed to fight the fire and were able to quickly bring it under control. Luckily there were no injuries.
The investigation into the exact background to the fire began quickly. Three young people between the ages of 13 and 17 from the St. Veit an der Glan district were identified as the suspected perpetrators. According to previous findings, they were handling a pyrotechnic object, which ultimately led to the fire. The exact timing and background of the crime are currently unclear, which is why the investigation is continuing.
Damage and prevention
The amount of damage caused cannot currently be quantified. The fire not only affected the hay bales and equipment in the hay shed, but also the covered passage to the toilet and washing facilities at the castle building. The investigation into the incident also raises questions about safety and the handling of fireworks.
Statistics on the cause of fires show that fireworks and pyrotechnic materials often cause damage. The state association for fire brigade and fire protection education regularly deals with these issues and keeps comprehensive statistics on the causes. Such incidents highlight the importance of preventive measures to minimize the causes of fires. Those interested can find further information on the IFS website [here](https://www.ifs-ev.org/ Schadenverhuetung/ursachenstatistics/ursachenstatistics-brandschaeden-2024/).
The fire in Friesach is an example of the dangers that can arise from the improper use of pyrotechnic objects. It remains to be hoped that the ongoing investigations will lead to greater clarity about the incidents and that similar fire damage can be prevented in the future.