Pyrotechnics vandalism: toilet facility in Hirschstetten devastated!

Pyrotechnics vandalism: toilet facility in Hirschstetten devastated!

An unprecedented incident occurred in Vienna-Donaustadt, where unknown perpetrators blew up a public toilet facility and a waste glass collection container. According to a police report, the destruction occurred on Sunday, December 18, 2023, and the explosive force was so powerful that the metal door of the toilet facility was thrown up to 25 meters away. A resident heard the two explosions and immediately informed the emergency services, who then examined the location to rule out possible dangers from a building collapse. The Vienna fire department therefore closed the damaged toilet for safety reasons. Further information about this crime can be found at w24.at, where it was confirmed that the damage to land in the area of ​​the Hirschstetten bathing pond is extreme.

Police warning about pyrotechnics

The Lower Austria State Police Directorate, as explained in a report by vienna.at, emphasizes that such vandalism cannot be viewed as trivial offenses. The authority strongly warned against the improper handling of pyrotechnic products, especially illegal or homemade fireworks, which can lead to serious injuries. With New Year's Eve approaching, the police are appealing to the public to only use legal fireworks items and to strictly follow the relevant instructions for use.

In addition to the incidents in Donaustadt, an explosion in a street service litter box also occurred in Favoriten on the same day. Here too, no remains of the pyrotechnician used have been found. Investigations against unknown people are already underway and the police are waiting for information from the public. Please note that violations of the Pyrotechnics Act can result in serious criminal and financial consequences.