Nighttime Basement Fire in Vienna-Floridsdorf

The fire broke out for reasons still unclear shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Friday, and the smoke penetrated the stairwell and partially into apartments. When the fire department arrived, several people were already waiting for help at windows on the first floor of the municipal building on Voltagasse.

Fire Department's Combination Ladder in Use

The residents at windows on the front and back of the residential complex, built in the 1920s and 1930s, were rescued using a combination ladder from the professional fire department. At the same time, the total of 35 emergency personnel, who had arrived with eight vehicles, began the firefighting operation under breathing protection equipment, reported a spokesperson for the professional fire department to APA. Several people were guided to safety using escape filter masks.

The Vienna professional rescue service, with its special operations group and supported by a team from the Johanniter, attended to a total of twelve residents, including three children, reported rescue spokesperson Andreas Huber. A woman around 40 had to be taken to the hospital due to smoke inhalation.

Other Staircases Not Affected

The fire department operation lasted about two and a half hours. Other staircases of the extensive complex belonging to Großjedlersdorf were not affected.

(APA/Red)

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