86-Year-Old Dies in Fire in Vienna-Landstraße
In a fire in an attic apartment in Vienna-Landstraße on Monday noon, an 86-year-old man lost his life. During the firefighting efforts, the fire department found a body. It was the bedridden resident of the apartment where the fire occurred. The fire triggered a major operation involving the Vienna professional fire department, the Vienna professional rescue service, and the Vienna police. The entire operation site had to be cordoned off, according to the police.
Traffic Restrictions in Vienna-Landstraße
Flames were coming out of the windows and spread to the roof structure. Passersby alerted the emergency services. The fire department fought the fire with several hose lines under respiratory protection from inside and outside, using both turntable ladders and telescopic mast platforms. Parts of the roof structure collapsed. In the end, alarm level 3 even had to be declared, reported the fire department.
During the operation, there were extensive traffic restrictions at the intersection of Landstraßer Hauptstraße and Sechskrügelgasse. In addition to individual traffic, public transport was also affected by the restrictions. The rescue service had to attend to two residents.
Fire Investigators on Duty
The fire could be extinguished by late afternoon. Control, extinguishing, and securing work will continue into the evening hours, explained the fire department. According to the police, the fire investigators of the Vienna State Criminal Office have already started their investigations. The cause of the fire was initially unclear.
Two bus lines could not operate in the area due to the restrictions, as informed by the Vienna lines. The 4A towards Karlsplatz had a local detour between Löwengasse and Ungargasse. In the direction of Wittelsbachstraße, there was a detour between Ziehrerplatz and Rasumofskygasse. The 74A line was prevented from continuing in both directions.
(APA/Red)
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