A series of devastating fires have struck the region of Lower Austria, with significant incidents reported in Sittendorf and St.

Pölten.

In Sittendorf, a large agricultural building and a nearby residential house caught fire, prompting a response from ten fire departments and around 120 firefighters.

They successfully contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to adjacent properties, despite challenging conditions including heavy smoke and high summer temperatures.

Meanwhile, in St.

Pölten, firefighters battled a massive fire at a farm that destroyed a storage building, a bull barn, and agricultural machinery.

Over 20 firefighting teams faced difficulties with water supply due to the lack of nearby hydrants, necessitating a shuttle service for water.

The situation remains critical, with the extent of damage and potential injuries still being assessed.