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Prinzhorn Group Austria

Fire Incident at Hamburger Containerboard Pitten Plant on June 18, 2025

On 18 June 2025, a fire broke out at our plant in Pitten at around 2:15 pm. The cause of the fire has been identified as a technical defect in a forklift, which subsequently led to the ignition of stored material.

An initial assessment indicates that approximately 5,000 tons of recovered paper were destroyed 
in the fire. The damage is still under evaluation.
Thanks to the rapid and coordinated response of over 400 firefighters, emergency personnel, and 
the dedicated support of employees and local supporters, the fire was brought under control. The blaze has been successfully contained to a local area within the facility.
Importantly, no severe injuries have been reported. Furthermore, technical installations and equipment at the site remain undamaged. The plant’s operations continue to be secured.
The company would like to thank all emergency services and staff involved for their outstanding commitment and swift action.