Fire in Rust Bay mobilises 240 firefighters

A fire in boat garages in Rust Bay prompted a major emergency response on Wednesday evening, with 240 firefighters sent to the scene, ORF reported. No injuries had been reported shortly after midnight.

Fire services were alerted at about 10pm after the garages caught fire for reasons that remain unknown. Fourteen fire brigades attended with around 40 vehicles, including a fireboat from Neusiedl am See.

Firefighters prevented the flames from spreading to the reed belt, but the blaze was still not under control shortly after midnight. Rescue services and police were also at the scene.