Austrian fire brigade helps against devastating forest fires in Montenegro!

Austrian fire brigade helps against devastating forest fires in Montenegro!

54 firefighters from Austria were sent to help with the devastating forest fires in Montenegro. On Wednesday morning, the forces of the State Fire Brigade Association Tulln traveled to the crisis region to support the local forces in combating the flames and prevent the spread of the fires. This was announced during a bilateral visit by Chancellor Christian Stocker in Montenegro, where he emphasized the willingness of Austria to help in the fight against the forest fires. The use of the Lower Austrian firefighters is temporarily scheduled for several days, but could be extended depending on the situation. The Chancellor also expressed his thanks to the emergency services and paid tribute to their commitment in such a critical situation.

in Montenegro, where the fires particularly affect the regions around the capital Podgorica, the coastal city of Budva and the north near the Serbian border, there were dramatic incidents. A soldier lost his life during the extinguishing work when a water tank tipped over and hit him; Another soldier was seriously injured. These tragedies illustrate the dangers with which the emergency services are confronted while trying to control the natural disaster. In many cases, the police suspect arson as the cause of the many fires.

international support

The situation in Montenegro has triggered a wave of international help offers. Support comes not only from Austria, but also from adjacent countries such as Serbia, Croatia and Italy. While violent fires also rage in Albania, at least four villages were evacuated there on Tuesday to ensure the safety of the residents. Dozens of fires in Albania have been deleted, but new fire keeps breaking out, which continues to fight. Not only local emergency services are involved in the forest fires, but also numerous international organizations that provide help.

In order to optimize preparations for such operations, many organizations attach great importance to specialized training and further education for the firefighters. This includes modules for vegetation fire fighting, which include personal protective equipment, hand tools and extinguishing water promotion material. These training sessions optimally prepare for challenging operations such as the current in Montenegro and are ultimately crucial to ensure the safety and effectiveness of fire fighting.

Overall, the current situation in Montenegro shows how important international cooperation and the well -prepared willingness of fire brigade are in order to sustainably counter the threats from vegetation fires. The support that the Lower Austrian emergency services offer is another important step in the fight against the natural disasters that are currently plagued by the region.