Fire Brigade Operation in Wiener Neustadt: Disturber Arrested

According to a dispatch, the helpers were "repeatedly hindered by several men" while combating a basement fire in a multi-party house. The flames were quickly brought under control by two breathing apparatus teams.

Arrest during firefighting operation in Wiener Neustadt

According to FF Wiener Neustadt, several men caused unrest at the scene, "partially massively disrupting" the operation. In addition to loud remarks, one of them also demanded a breathing apparatus. He stated to the helpers that he wanted to enter the residential building himself, which had been evacuated in the meantime. The men were also acutely in the way of the emergency services at times, thus hindering the firefighting efforts. "One of the disruptors was arrested on-site by the police after several warnings and directions, using physical force," wrote the fire department. The scene of the fire was the Döttelbachsiedlung in Wiener Neustadt, also known as "Kriegsspital." No one was injured.

"Not to be tolerated"

"Disruption of and violence against emergency services is not to be tolerated," said operations manager and fire chief Christian Pfeiffer. Unfortunately, such incidents are occurring more frequently. Mayor Klaus Schneeberger (ÖVP) also emphasized in a dispatch: "Anyone who hinders those men and women who risk their lives to protect others crosses a red line. This is absolutely unacceptable and will not be tolerated by us as a city. Our emergency services deserve the highest respect and support - not hindrance or even aggression." Attacks or disruptions of emergency organizations "must be consistently punished," stated the city leader. The cause of the basement fire is the subject of investigations. In addition to about three dozen firefighters, the Red Cross and the police were also deployed.

(APA/Red)

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