Over 100 Florianis
Campfire started forest fire: Police investigate
Fire Wednesday afternoon in a wooded area in the district of Mödling! Over 100 firefighters battled the flames. Now it is clear: a campfire started the fire.
Florianis were alerted to a forest fire in the district of Mödling on Wednesday. The fire had broken out on a difficult-to-access ridge between Anninger and Husarentempel. An area of around 900 square meters was affected. A campfire had started the fire, the police reported on Thursday. Investigations are underway against unknown perpetrators.
Numerous firefighters in action
Over 100 firefighters were deployed and helicopters were also used in the extinguishing work. The helpers searched for the source of the fire on foot; it was finally found on a mountain ridge that was difficult to access and contained with hand tools.
According to the district command, the fire was declared "out" in the evening. The firefighting operations in the area between Mödling, Hinterbrühl and Gaaden also involved the aerial firefighting service of the Lower Austrian Fire Brigade Association and two helicopters from the Ministry of the Interior.
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