Major Operation Due to Fire in Upper Austrian Hunting Lodge

The fire in a hunting lodge in Molln (Kirchdorf district) triggered a major deployment of the fire department on Friday evening. According to the police, the fire broke out at a gasoline generator that was started by the tenant of the lodge. The 72-year-old unsuccessfully tried to fight the flames himself using a fire extinguisher and then alerted the fire department.

Firefighting efforts until the early morning hours

Eleven fire brigades with a total of 120 personnel were deployed to the remote area starting at 6:30 PM. According to the fire department's report, the firefighting efforts continued until the early morning hours.

(APA/Red)

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