Fire in Wolkersdorf: Authorities Seek Witnesses
After the fire at a wood storage site on April 6 in Wolkersdorf in the Weinviertel (Mistelbach district), the police are looking for witnesses. According to the current state of investigation, the fire is believed to have been caused intentionally or negligently by the introduction of an external ignition source, the authorities announced in a statement on Monday. 500 cubic meters of firewood and around 50 old round straw bales were affected. 15 fire brigades with 160 members were involved in the firefighting efforts.
No Injuries in Wolkersdorf Fire
The victim had been working on the site next to the North/Weinviertel Motorway (A5) until around 6:00 PM and saw a woman walking with a medium-sized black dog heading south (industrial area) as he was leaving. The fire is said to have broken out ten minutes later. No one was injured. The extent of the damage was initially unknown. The woman or other witnesses who can provide information about the fire are asked to contact the local police station (Tel.: 059133-3278).
(APA/Red)
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