Feuerinferno in Nussdorf: 500 firefighters in continuous use!

Feuerinferno in Nussdorf: 500 firefighters in continuous use!

Around 500 firefighters are currently in use to combat a major fire in the Rossbacher recycling facility in Nußdorf-Debant, East Tyrol. The fire that broke out late Sunday afternoon now seems to be under control, but the reversal work is still in full swing. The climatic conditions are challenging because the temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius rise and the emergency services are struggling with heat, smoke and difficult terrain. Nine firefighters had to be treated due to circulatory problems. Lavant, Tristach and Dölsach.

Background of the fire fighting is the challenging location by strong smoke development, which is reinforced by changed wind conditions. Nachrichten emphasizes that forces from different regions, including Kitzbühel and Kufstein were requested. Water cannons are used to prevent the fire from spreading further, while an analytical task force from the Munich professional fire brigade works for pollutant analysis.

The fire statistics for Austria from 2023 shows that such incidents have remained constant in recent years. fire-related Austria provides secure data for all Austrian federal states and illustrates the importance of security measures and training on risk reduction. The current events show how important such preventive steps are in order to prevent such major fires as possible.

The population is still asked to observe the protective measures and to avoid the area to avoid the recycling system, while the emergency services provide their safety around the clock.