Fire disaster in the district of Aichach: 1,000 pigs die!
Fire disaster in the district of Aichach: 1,000 pigs die!
In the district of Aichach-Friedberg, there was recently a devastating fire in a pigsty, in which all 800 to 1,000 animals were killed. According to the reports of ZVW is the estimated damage at two to three million euros. Surprisingly, there were no injuries among people.
The fire occurred on a Saturday, but the exact cause remains unclear at the moment. The criminal police have started the investigation to clarify both the cause of the fire and the exact property damage. Previously, the police initially reported 1,200 animals, which also dramatized the dimension of the incident.
technical defects as a risk factor
Incidental incidents, such as the fire in Aichach, also raise questions regarding security standards in animal husbandry. One example is the fire in a pig breeding company in Gossau SG, in which 800 pigs also died on May 9, 2024. Here the St. Gallen cantonal police suspect that a technical defect was responsible for the fire, such as . The fire brigade was able to control the fire at night, but a stable was largely destroyed and the roof has collapsed. A second stable could just be saved, with 90 mother pigs and around 600 piglets being brought to safety.
The extent of this fire brings the question of fire protection measures in agriculture again. While police forces and fire brigade were on site in Gossau to support the clean -up work, the street that leads past the company was closed. Residents and onlookers persecuted the action while an excavator began cleaning up and an iron fence was built around the property.
effects and security measures
The work for the recovery of the dead animals has not been completed by this time, which raises additional worries about animal welfare. In times when agriculture focuses more on publicity, efficient and safe animal husbandry is of the greatest importance. After the fire in Gossau, the investigation into the cause of the fire has not yet been completed, which is reminiscent of the uncertain framework conditions in the industry.
The estimated damage and the number of animals affected illustrate the dramatic effects of such incidents both financially and ethically. Interested parties can find more information on regulations and security standards in the more extensive analysis of Bundestag .
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