A car suddenly caught fire in the votive garage in Vienna-Alsergrund on Wednesday evening. Because the parking garage has several entrances, the Viennese professional fire brigade had to deploy en masse. It should become clear on Thursday when the garage will be accessible again. Police suspect arson.
The emergency services were alerted around 9:30 p.m. A car was on fire in the votive garage. According to the Viennese police, several bicycles and the garage installation were also damaged. On alert level two, the flames were fought with a fire line while wearing respiratory protection and at the same time several large fans were used to prevent the smoke from accumulating in the multi-storey building, fire spokesman Jürgen Figerl reported.
Complicated operation for the fire service
Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. However, the use proved difficult because the garage has several ramps and entrances. The multi-storey car park also extends over several levels. The system was made smoke free with some large fans placed at the entrances.
Soot deposits found in garage
After the fire, large parts of the votive garage were affected by soot deposits. It should become clear in the coming hours when the system can be released again.
Police are now looking for an unknown fire devil
“According to current investigations, one must assume an intentional act due to the circumstances at the fire site,” the Viennese police said in a broadcast on Thursday. An unknown person is said to have started a fire near a battery-operated bicycle shed. The Viennese detective has taken over the investigation.
Source: Krone
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