Major fire in Dornbirn: Machine hall destroyed, firefighter injured

Extent of the destruction

One firefighter was injured during the firefighting operations. The authorities did not release further details regarding the nature and severity of the injuries. Rescue services took over the medical care of the injured person at the scene.

During the firefighting operations, the L45 Bleichestraße road had to be closed to traffic. The closure was lifted after the operational measures were completed. Residents were asked to give the area a wide berth.

Injured firefighter and road closure

The property damage is considerable according to initial assessments. In addition to the machine hall and the agricultural vehicles, damage was also caused to the stable building. The total amount of the damage was the subject of ongoing investigations.

Emergency services from several surrounding fire departments as well as rescue services took part in the operation. The fire investigations are being conducted by the State Police Directorate of Vorarlberg. Further findings are expected during the course of the day.

Investigations into the cause of the fire

The incident is part of a series of fires at agricultural operations that had attracted attention in the region in recent months. Experts point to the particular danger posed by stored hay reserves, fuels, and machinery in such halls.

Police asked witnesses who had made suspicious observations in the relevant timeframe to contact the nearest police station. Information would be accepted via the standard emergency numbers.