Vorarlberg: Illegal Barbecue Leads to Forest Fire
An illegal barbecue sparked a forest fire in Hohenems, Vorarlberg, spreading quickly due to dry conditions and föhn winds.
Rax Forest Fire Under Control After Major Weekend Operation
A forest fire in Rax-Schneeberg has been contained after an intense weekend firefighting operation involving 340 firefighters and helicopters, with minimal injuries reported.
Fires Damage Properties in Golling, Lungau, and Pongau
Fires in Golling, Lungau, and Pongau cause significant damage, but no injuries. Evacuations take place as fire departments bring blazes under control.
Fatal Plane Crash Near Zell am See Airport
Pilot dies in a small plane crash near Zell am See airport; investigation underway.
Police Shoot Rottweiler After Attacking Woman in Styria
The same dog was reportedly involved in an incident several years ago where it bit a five-year-old child.
Hospital Fire Sparked by Patient Smoking While on Oxygen
The patient was receiving oxygen therapy when he tried to smoke in bed, in a highly flammable, oxygen-rich room.
Nearly 100 Firefighters Fight Storage Fire in Lower Austria
The blaze spread rapidly across the site, with nearly 100 firefighters from seven brigades called in to contain it.
Fire at Factory in Salzburg Injures Five and Releases Chemicals
The fire was brought under control in the early morning hours, but hotspots continued to flare up intermittently.
High-Speed Chase in Linz Ends in Crash, Five Injured
The incident began just before 11:30 pm on the B1 in Wels-West, when the Hungarian national was spotted crossing a solid line.
Insurance Firm Pays Record €227m in Disaster Compensation
The 2024 total surpassed the previous record from 2021, driven mainly by severe storms in September that hit eastern Austria.