Firefighters Injured by Deflagration in Sauna Fire in Vienna-Donaustadt

The sauna fire was quickly extinguished with the help of two hoses and the use of breathing masks, the emergency services informed in a statement. Two firefighters and another person suffered minor injuries.

Sports Center in Vienna-Donaustadt Out of Service After Sauna Fire

The injury to the firefighters occurred "shortly after entering the premises as a result of a deflagration," as reported by the responsible municipal department 68 (MA 68). The pressure wave knocked the members of a breathing protection team to the ground, injuring them. Furthermore, window panes were pushed out of their frames and hurled outside. After the deflagration, the entire room was on fire, with flames reaching up the facade to the roof.

The fire was extinguished by additional teams around 10:30 a.m. The building then had to be ventilated with high-performance equipment. The hall will remain closed until further notice because cleaning work on the ventilation system and in the rooms is necessary. The sports activities are to be resumed as soon as possible, according to a statement from the Vienna ASKÖ. The professional rescue service treated the three injured individuals.

(APA/Red)

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