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Imminent explosion: Illegal pyrotechnics secured in Floridsdorf!
In Floridsdorf, hundreds of kilograms of illegally stored pyrotechnics were discovered during checks, which poses a major risk to residents.
Imminent explosion: Illegal pyrotechnics secured in Floridsdorf!
In an exciting incident in Floridsdorf, the Vienna police, together with the Immediate Measures group and other authorities, seized several hundred kilograms of illegally stored pyrotechnics. During routine checks, the emergency services came across this massive safety risk in a densely populated residential area. Walter Hillerer, head of the emergency measures group, made it clear how dangerous such storage is. A small spark could have had devastating consequences, putting not only residents but also the store's employees and customers in serious danger.
The storage of pyrotechnic items is subject to strict regulations and in this case these were clearly ignored. In view of the potential danger posed by the explosives found, the fire department was called in to assist. The hazardous materials were removed by emergency services and taken to a safe location. A fire or explosion could have endangered not only the immediate surroundings, but entire streets, according to the experts.
Technical background and safety regulations
In the background, compliance with security guidelines plays a major role. According to BAUA, the storage of explosive substances must comply with strict technical regulations, such as the DIN VDE regulations and the various DGUV regulations. These regulations are designed to minimize health risks when handling and storing explosives and to maintain safety standards.
Walter Hillerer emphasizes the urgency of a consistent approach: “Such quantities in a business premises are completely unacceptable.” In doing so, he not only wants to draw attention to current events, but also to the need to maintain controls in the future. The Vienna police will only allow calm to return when order is restored and the safety of citizens is guaranteed.
Conclusion and outlook
The recent seizure of dangerous pyrotechnic items in Floridsdorf shows how important the authorities' vigilance is. In such a case, the penalty range for illegal storage of explosives could have serious consequences. Unauthorized storage represents not only a legal problem, but also a significant social problem that affects the entire neighborhood. A small spark could have had potentially fatal consequences. However, the people of Vienna can rely on the emergency services, who will continue to carry out controls “with high intensity” in order to prevent such incidents in the future, as Kosmo reported.