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NÖ: House Fire in the Korneuburg District Engaged Fire Department

Die Einsatzkräfte der Feuerwehr bei der Brandbekämpfung.
Die Einsatzkräfte der Feuerwehr bei der Brandbekämpfung. ©APA/FF GERASDORF
On Friday, a house fire in Gerasdorf in the Korneuburg district caused hours of firefighting operations by the fire department.

The alarm was received by the fire department shortly before 12:30 AM, as a house on the main street in Gerasdorf in the Korneuburg district was on fire.

Fire Department Had to Protect Oil Tank from Flames in House Fire

"A particular challenge was to protect an oil tank from the flames and heat," reported the fire department in a statement. After about eight hours, the "fire out" could be declared. Hotspots were located and fought using a thermal imaging camera. The wood stored in the attic was removed and extinguished with a crane.

(APA/Red)

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