Fire in Seegrotte Hinterbrühl: Cause is Being Investigated

The fire department discovered scorched tool batteries. The batteries were extinguished and brought outside in water buckets. Subsequently, the smoke was removed from the tunnels using special equipment. According to the district command, around 110 members from eight fire departments were deployed. An employee was slightly injured.

Strong Smoke Development in Fire at Seegrotte Hinterbrühl

About 400 meters from the main entrance, a small fire broke out on Sunday afternoon, which, according to the district command's announcement, caused strong smoke development. Initial extinguishing attempts were unsuccessful, and the employees went outside and notified the emergency services shortly before 2:30 PM. At that time, there were no visitors in the show mine. Several breathing protection teams searched for the source of the fire, which was eventually located in a workshop. With thermal imaging cameras, all side tunnels of the level were checked under low visibility and heavy smoke. The underground lake one level below, with boats for tours, was not affected by the fire.

The former gypsum mine, with a labyrinth of tunnels and passages as well as Europe's largest underground lake, is open to visitors year-round. During the off-season from November to the end of March, it is closed on Mondays.

(APA/Red)

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