Around 150 calves and cattle were in a cowshed when it suddenly caught fire. Only a few could be saved.
Untrasried/Bremberg - Shortly before midnight on 21 May, a tragic accident occurred in the Ostallgäu district. Numerous animals died, as the Swabian South/West police announced in a press release.
Cowshed in the Ostallgäu in flames: Only eight of 150 animals rescued
According to this, the residents of an agricultural estate were awakened by the barking of their dog. They noticed that the cowshed was already on fire. All residents were able to get to safety in time and make an emergency call. Around 150 calves and cattle were in the stable. ". According to current knowledge, only 8 animals could be saved, the rest fell victim to the flames," the press release continues.
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Cowshed is ablaze: fire brigade can prevent it from spreading to residential building
The alarmed fire brigades were able to prevent the flames from spreading to the residential building. Around 160 emergency personnel were on site. "The residents of the property were briefly suspected of slight smoke poisoning. However, after a medical examination, all local residents were able to be discharged on the spot," it added. No further treatment was necessary.
The stable building, whose roof was completely equipped with a PV system, and the equipment suffered property damage in the lower seven-digit range. The police are investigating, the exact cause of the fire is currently still unclear. (came)
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