Great fire in Nussdorf-Debant: Smoke emergency in the Lienz valley floor!

Great fire in Nussdorf-Debant: Smoke emergency in the Lienz valley floor!

Nußdorf-Debant, Osttirol, Österreich - A major fire in a recycling system in Nussdorf-Debant, East Tyrol, keeps the region in suspense. The fire could be contained overnight, but the emergency services are still required to completely extinguish the flames. According to information from Dolomitenstadt are in use around 500 firefighters, supported by disaster relief trains from Upper Carinthia, which are carried out with tank fire, pumps and hose material are.

The fire was reported shortly before 1:30 p.m. and caused considerable smoke development. The AT-Alert was activated in the affected communities-Nussdorf-Debant, Lienz, Iselsberg-Stronach, Lavant, Tristach and Dölsach. The population was also asked to keep windows and doors closed and switch off ventilation and air conditioning systems in order to prevent health risks from the smoke that can arise in the combustion of plastics and other materials, such as kosmo reported.

number of injuries and the position of the emergency services

The police initially reported six injuries, while the country reported five injuries. The emergency services have now acted with water cannons to prevent the spread of the fire. After stabilizing the location, detailed work should begin to deglaze. Johann Obererlacher, deputy district fire brigade commander, described the challenge of stabilizing the flames in order to avoid spreading to surrounding buildings.

The fire brigades use foam to combat the fire efficiently as soon as the current situation is stabilized. The cause of the fire is currently still unclear. Experts also warn that smoke development can lead to health problems, especially for risk groups, including children, older people and people with previous illnesses.

closures and restrictions

As a result of the fire, the bathing facilities in Lienz, including the outdoor pool and the Tristacher Lake lido, are expected to be closed until 3 p.m. The Dölsach swimming pool also remains closed. In addition, train traffic between Lienz and Oberdrauburg was interrupted, and rail replacement traffic was set up. The power supply in the area of ​​the recycling system has been switched off, but is still secured for all households.

Especially in recycling systems, the risk of fires is high. According to Bvfa , the use of fire protection solutions is essential to identify and counteract fire. Manual or remote control can be aligned with deletion and fire alarm systems are important aids for fire fighting. The difference between controlled fire fighting and a major fire can often be cleared by preventive measures and technical equipment.

The authorities and emergency services are working hard to stabilize the situation and take the necessary measures in order to protect the public as best as possible. The population is still asked for increased caution and understanding.