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Major fire in Vienna-Floridsdorf: Fire brigade fights against flames!
Major fire in Vienna-Floridsdorf: Fire brigade on duty, no injuries. An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
Major fire in Vienna-Floridsdorf: Fire brigade fights against flames!
On Wednesday afternoon, August 13, 2025, a major fire broke out on company premises in Vienna-Floridsdorf. According to a report by crown The fire was immediately upgraded to alert level 3, which resulted in a large contingent of firefighters. Dark columns of smoke drifted across the district and were visible from afar.
The fire occurred in a larger open area, meaning the adjacent building was not affected. Around a dozen fire engines are on site and are using fire lines and water cannons to get the flames under control. The emergency services are working feverishly to prevent the fire from spreading, reported 5min.
No injuries, train services suspended
Fortunately, according to current information, there are no injuries to report. However, train traffic between Leopoldau and Floridsdorf was stopped due to the heavy smoke, which caused some inconvenience for travelers in the region.
The cause of the fire is currently unclear and an investigation is expected to begin once the fire has been fully extinguished. Similar fire incidents in the past also cast a shadow over security in the region. There was recently a major fire in a warehouse in Floridsdorf, in which no one was injured and the origin of the fire is not clear.
Statistics and security awareness
Fire protection and prevention are not only an important topic in Vienna. A report from CTIF provides information about the fire statistics for 2022 and shows how a large number of fires and their causes are recorded in 55 countries. Such reports are essential to develop fire prevention strategies and raise awareness of safety measures.
In recent years, the Vienna Fire Department has repeatedly distinguished itself through its commitment to action and continues to show today that it has a good knack for acting quickly and effectively in an emergency. It remains to be hoped that the investigation into the cause of the fire will quickly provide clarity and that similar incidents can be avoided in the future.