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 Forces Evacuation of Building in Villach, 23 Rescued
Emergency services were alerted at around 4:30 a.m. when thick smoke began to spread from the cellar into the building’s stairwell.
Vienna U-Bahn Fire Caused by Electrical Fault
The incident on 19 November was the result of insulation damage in the wiring leading to the train’s traction motors.
Man Arrested after Six Cars Set on Fire in Floridsdorf
The suspect, a 60-year-old Syrian national, is said to be a relative of one of the car owners and has been taken into custody.
U1 Will Resume Normal Operation from December
The announcement follows a fire earlier this week on a special service train, which caused severe damage to the tunnel.
U1 Partially Suspended After Train Fire
The U1 line remains partially out of service following a fire on Tuesday evening, causing significant disruption to public transport.
Suspect Arrested After Series of Fires at Apartment Block
The 23-year-old man was arrested last week shortly after one of the fires broke out, although he denies any involvement.
Fire at Burgenland Hotel Forces Evacuation of 130 Guests
The blaze broke out in the laundry room of the hotel in Stegersbach, located in the Güssing district, on Wednesday evening.
Firefighters Combat Extensive Roof Blaze in Western Vienna
The crews responded with 25 vehicles and 100 personnel, while 35 people were evacuated from the building on Ketzergasse.
