215 helpers in action

Major alarm: Pongau waste company was on fire

215 firefighters and 49 vehicles from the fire department, Red Cross and police were deployed on Sunday night.(Bild: APA/FEUERWEHREN BEZIRK PONGAU)

A fire involving bulky waste at a waste disposal company in St. Johann triggered a major alarm on Sunday night. 215 emergency services deployed with 49 vehicles.

The fire quickly spread to the building. The heat development was enormous. After around two hours, the fire crews had the fire under control. No one was injured.

The fire was probably caused by a technical issue. Investigators have ruled out arson. The damage to property is estimated at several hundred thousand euros. 

Extinguishing the embers was difficult. The bulky waste had to be removed with several excavators and extinguished individually.