The emergency services were alerted at 2 p.m. When firefighters arrived, the building was already engulfed in flames. The plume of smoke could be seen from miles away. According to the Vorarlberger Nachrichten, the fire was already partially on attacked the neighboring joinery. However, it was possible to prevent the flames from spreading to surrounding houses. For the time being, nothing was known about injuries, and property damage in the millions is to be expected. The warehouse of the mail distribution center maye be completely burned out and collapsed.
The cause of the fire is still unclear
The cause of the fire was initially completely in the dark. The relevant investigations will be started after the extinguishing work has been completed. The extinguishing work was still going on late Sunday afternoon, but there was no longer any danger. According to ÖBB, the railway line between the Rankweil and Götzis stations was expected to be closed until 6 p.m. The electricity had to be shut off to extinguish the fire. Long-distance trains waited for the closure, and a rail replacement service was set up for regional transport.
Source: Nachrichten
