Helicopter required – Alpine pasture near Tyrolean Achensee engulfed in flames

A major operation that is still ongoing took place on Friday afternoon near Maurach am Achensee in the Tyrolean district of Schwaz! According to initial information, a fire broke out in the roof structure of the Buchauer Alm. Within a very short time the building was fully engulfed in flames.

When asked by the “Tiroler Krone”, the police said that “at around 4.20 p.m. a fire broke out in the area of ​​the roof structure on the Buchauer Alm for reasons that are still unclear.” Within a very short time, the managed building, in which there were no animals, was completely on fire. Residents were able to save themselves in time. “The residents were able to get to safety in time, no one was injured,” the police were able to give the all-clear. Numerous fire departments in the area responded. Two firefighting helicopters also had to be requested.
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