In a four-sided farm in Brunnwiesen (municipality of Ruprechtshofen, district of Melk), a major fire broke out in the night to Sunday. According to the fire department, the flames originated from the roof structure. The residents were able to leave the building in time and call the fire department.

Major Fire in Farm in Lower Austria Required 200 Firefighters

When they arrived, the four-sided farm was already fully ablaze, which is why nine more fire departments were alerted. Around 200 firefighters were engaged in firefighting throughout the night.

By 7:00 a.m., the fire was largely under control, and most of the emergency forces withdrew. The extinguishing work continued on Sunday morning. According to initial assessments by the fire department, the property damage to the four-sided farm is likely to be enormous. No one was injured in the fire.

(APA/Red)

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