Brand Accidentally Discovered: Firefighters Rushed to Help Residents

Two firefighters accidentally discovered a fire in Kollmitzberg in the municipality of Ardagger (Amstetten district) on Wednesday evening. The two raised the alarm and brought three residents to safety.

The fire spread from a car to a house, but the helpers were able to prevent worse, reported the district command in a statement. A ceiling collapsed, but no one was injured. According to the police, a technical defect in the car is believed to have caused the fire.

Firefighters noticed the fire and raised the alarm

The two firefighters were on their way home after setting up for the Kollmitzberg fair when they noticed the flames. The fire was quickly extinguished. 110 members from seven fire departments were deployed. The building was initially closed. An expert is to assess the building's structure, the police said upon request.

(APA/Red)

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