Mega Smoke Column Over Vienna: Fire in Waste Management Company

On Tuesday morning, a fire broke out at a waste disposal company on Oberlaaer Straße in the Liesing district. Waste storage caught fire, as reported by the Vienna professional fire brigade. The black column of smoke was widely visible and caused a stir in large parts of Vienna.

Fire at Waste Disposal Company in Vienna-Liesing Extinguished

At 7.30 am, the fire brigade was alerted and 27 emergency personnel were dispatched to fight the fire. Thanks to their swift intervention, the fire was quickly brought under control. The follow-up extinguishing work is already underway. Fortunately, no one was injured in the fire, as a spokesperson for the APA confirmed.

As reported by ORF, the waste disposal company is located in close proximity to residential buildings. However, the quick response of the fire brigade prevented any danger to the residents. The exact cause of the fire is currently unclear and is being investigated by the police.

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