Disastrous blaze in Floridsdorf halts train travel in surrounding areas
A significant fire broke out at a paper recycling company in Floridsdorf, Vienna, on August 22, 2025. The fire, which occurred in the storage hall of the facility, was reported by The International and triggered an alarm level 3 response from the Vienna Fire Brigade.
The fire department was on the scene from around 5 pm on Wednesday, and one hundred emergency services personnel were deployed to combat the blaze. Despite their efforts, the fire continued to rage for several hours, leading to the temporary suspension of train traffic between Leopoldau and Floridsdorf due to heavy smoke. According to ÖBB, the train service closure may last until 10:30 pm.
As of now, the exact cause of the fire remains unknown publicly, and the state's criminal investigation, led by the Vienna State Criminal Office, appears to be ongoing without official conclusions released yet. The fire was on the open space of the company, and fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Employees of the paper recycling company are helping to divide the stored goods, and the duration of the fire service operation remains unclear. Fire department spokesman Lukas Schauer reported on the situation at around 9:30 pm.
The Vienna Fire Brigade's declaration of alarm level 3 on the premises during the fire incident was also reported in previous coverage from August 13, 2025. However, no publicly available updates provide conclusive details on the investigation progress or determinations by the Vienna State Criminal Office.
As the investigation continues, the community in Floridsdorf and the wider Vienna area will be hoping for a swift resolution to this mysterious fire event. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
[1] The International. (2025, August 22). Major fire at paper recycling company in Floridsdorf, Vienna. Retrieved from [link to the article] [3] Vienna Fire Brigade. (2025, August 13). Alarm level 3 declared at paper recycling company fire in Floridsdorf. Retrieved from [link to the article]
- The fire at the paper recycling company in Floridsdorf, Vienna, on August 22, 2025, disrupted public-transit services as train traffic between Leopoldau and Floridsdorf temporarily halted due to heavy smoke.
- The general news outlet The International reported on the financial implications of the fire, noting potential losses for the industry and the company.
- However, the investigation into the exact cause of the fire and potential accidents remains ongoing, with no conclusive findings publicly announced by the Vienna State Criminal Office as of now.
