105 Firefighters Deployed in Major Fire in Pernersdorf
According to the district command, a massive column of smoke was already visible from afar during the approach. When the first emergency services arrived, the flames were already coming out of the roof. The nearby ÖBB railway line was temporarily closed to allow the supply of extinguishing water over the tracks.
Major Fire in Pernersdorf: Fire Department Reported Challenging Operation
The fire department reported a challenging operation. Due to the heat development, there were several explosions during the course of the fire, including due to stored containers and a gas cylinder. Because the water supply in the town was insufficient, some tank fire trucks were used for water extraction. In addition to the turntable ladder from Hollabrunn, a drone with a thermal imaging camera was also deployed.
(APA/Red)
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