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Balcony fire in Floridsdorf: Flames spread to apartments!
On July 6, 2025, a balcony fire broke out in Vienna-Floridsdorf, which spread to adjacent apartments. Luckily there were no injuries.
Balcony fire in Floridsdorf: Flames spread to apartments!
A balcony fire in Vienna-Floridsdorf on July 6, 2025 caused a stir and a massive response from the emergency services. The fire broke out on Jedleseer Strasse and led to a column of smoke that was visible from afar, which triggered numerous emergency calls to the fire department. The fire quickly spread to two adjacent apartments, which were only separated from the balcony by a privacy screen, reports Vienna.at.
Fortunately, there were no injuries or property damage beyond the affected apartments. There were no people present in the adjacent apartments at the time the fire broke out. The Vienna professional fire brigade was on site with a comprehensive extinguishing attack. This was done both via a turntable ladder and through the building. Using respiratory protection, the emergency services successfully extinguished the flames both on the balcony and in the affected apartments Fire departments reported.
The cause of the fire is unclear
The exact cause of the fire is currently unclear, and the investigation has already been started by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office. A comprehensive investigation will make it possible to identify the cause of the fire and possibly develop preventive measures.
Fires on balconies are a more common danger that is also reflected in other statistics. A look at the Fire safety statistics shows that there are increased risks, especially when using flammable materials or improper use of personal items on balconies.
These incidents remind us of the importance of taking preventive measures to ensure safety in our neighborhoods. The fire department's quick response in this case prevented anything worse from happening. We can only hope that the investigation quickly sheds light on the matter to prevent future incidents.