'Several explosions heard' in Winzendorf as fire and smoke engulf Austrian building

Multiple people have reportedly been injured. 12:10, Thu, Aug 20, 2026 Updated: 12:10, Thu, Aug 20, 2026 A fire reportedly erupted at a building in a market town in Austria (file picture) (Image: Getty)Several people are feared injured after a fire reportedly erupted at a factory in Austria. Clips and pictures circulating online show a thick column of smoke rising above the Winzendorf market town.The fire is believed to have erupted at a company manufacturing pyrotechnics, local news outlet Kurier reports. Multiple explosions were also heard in the area, according to photographer and X user @Esterreicherr. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may inclu