Brand alarm on Tuesday evening at 5:30 pm at the business building of the Mechanical Engineer EMCO in Hallein. According to “Krone” information, dozens of emergency services are currently being removed. The highest alarm level is currently applicable! There is an alarm from civil protection. Citizens reported on a huge column of smoke. The flames are already spreading to the main building.
According to the first information, there is a warehouse in the business area in full fire. Moreover, the flames also spread to other buildings. The fire brigade of the Hallein Volunteer Fire Brigade and other fire brigades from the area is currently underway. In the meantime, the largest fire truck in the Salzburg Professional Fire Brigade also reached the fire stove.
Employees in safety
The highest alarm level 4 already applies. All employees can be brought to safety. Surrounding companies have already been evacuated. There is currently no information about injuries. Halliner reported the “Kroon” of a huge column of smoke and a noticeable scent of fire.
“Close all windows”
A warning for civil protection has also been given to the mobile phones of all citizens of the municipalities of Hallein, Puch, Oberalm and Ann, with the title “Serious danger”: because of the strong smoke -nuisance, citizens are advised to close all windows and leave areas where smoking stay is remarkable. “Do not call an emergency number, wait for everything -” says the state of Salzburg.
Hotline
The Chamber of Labor has already set up a hotline for EMCO employees. Information for employees is available on: 06649627475.
Source: Krone
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