Fire in Vienna-Mariahilf: Business buildings completely burned down!

Fire in Vienna-Mariahilf: Business buildings completely burned down!

In the night of Tuesday, July 8, 2025, a spectacular fire occurred in a farm building in Vienna-Mariahilf. The flames were blazing in Gumpendorfer Straße near Hofmühl- and Sandwirtgasse, where a 300 square meter building was on fire. The alarmed fire brigade was quickly on site and immediately started the extinguishing work. A large column of smoke was already visible when the Vienna professional fire brigade arrived.

With an impressive use, the fire brigade prevented the flames from spreading to the surrounding residential buildings. Up to 30 residents had to be brought to safety, while several squads inspected and controlled the adjacent buildings. Fortunately, there were no injuries, and all residents were able to return to their apartments after the extinguishing work was completed. The emergency services were required: to combat the flames, a long line was laid through several courtyards, and three extinguishing lines were used.

ordered evacuation and quick help

The fast and coordinated evacuation of the residents was a key to the success of the emergency services. The special operational group of the Vienna professional rescue took care of the evacuated residents and ensured that they were accommodated and safely. The use of the fire brigade once again shows how important quick action is in the event of a fire and how well the fire brigade Vienna is prepared for such scenarios.

Additional information on fire security in Austria shows that luckily such incidents are rare, but are listed in every fire statistics in different federal states. According to the current Brand statistics for Austria 2023, detailed statistics are available for all federal states, which also document the development of fire events in recent years.

The fire brigade and the rescue workers fought for the well -being of the citizens that night and mastered a tragic situation without personal injury. The incident in Mariahilf reminds us that fire protection and quick help in critical situations are of crucial importance. So if you think nothing can happen to you, you should always prepare for an emergency.

For everyone who wants to learn more about this incident, vienna.at Also ORF Vienna has extensively pursued the situation and reports on the successful extinguishing work.