Apartment in Vienna High-Rise Building Fully Engulfed in Flames

The fire department triggered alarm level 2 - upon the arrival of the emergency services, flames were bursting from the windows both on the street side and the rear of the building. Due to the open apartment door, the stairwell was heavily smoked. Because of the intense heat, presumably fueled by an oxygen tank in the apartment, three fire hoses had to be used.

Major Operation for Apartment Fire in Vienna-Meidling

According to fire department spokesman Christian Feiler, the fire was fought in a so-called "comprehensive" firefighting attack. One fire hose was advanced inside the building through the stairwell under respiratory protection, while the other two fire hoses were used via two turntable ladders to prevent the fire from spreading to other apartments or the facade. Four people were brought to safety.

(APA/Red)

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