Devastating fire: Agriculture in Lannach suffers from losses

Devastating fire: Agriculture in Lannach suffers from losses

on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, the tranquil community of Lannach in the Germanysberg district was shaken by a devastating fire disaster. A Leber family's farm building opened in flames in the early morning, as Die Presse reported. The fire, which was discovered by an attentive neighbor around 8:00 a.m., resulted in a huge commitment of 122 firefighters with 23 vehicles. The flames fully devastated the building and tragically demanded the life of two pigs and one sheep. Also an assistant that tried to save the animals suffered slight flue gas poisoning.

The cause of the fire was quickly determined: A technical defect on the ground floor had triggered the fire, as has now been confirmed by the responsible authorities. Until December 27th, the amount of the total damage remained unclear, while the Leber family started a call for donations in the middle of this tragedy to receive support. "Despite the difficult hours, we are overwhelmed by the cohesion and the unique helpfulness of all emergency services and all those who spontaneously helped," said Eveline Leber. The St. Josef volunteer fire brigade was also affected by the incident and the good reaction of the neighborhood.

serious damage caused by fire

The outbreak of fire not only led to the loss of several animals, but also to the destruction of important machines. In order to save the approximately 100 hay bales on the upper floor, the roof structure of the affected farm building had to be removed with two excavators when the situation could be brought under control. The cooperation of all emergency services is emphasized and shows how valuable the community is in a crisis situation. As 5min , the entire situation for the affected family Leber remains a major challenge that you now have to face with the support of the community.