Enigmatic major fire: 9,500 chickens die in the stableinferno!

Enigmatic major fire: 9,500 chickens die in the stableinferno!

Bresegard bei Picher, Deutschland - On July 9, 2025 there was a devastating fire on a poultry yard in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, which cost around 10,000 chickens. The fire brigade was in use with over 90 forces to tame the flames, and the extinguishing work went late into the night. The massive smoke development was visible for miles, so that the residents were asked to keep windows and doors closed. The police put this into a difficult situation: it now checks possible connections between the construction work on the courtyard and the devastating fire, according to the first investigations, may also have been negligent. The damage incurred is estimated at around one million euros, according to [Zeit.de] (https://www.zeit.de/news/2025-07/09/Ermittlungen-nach-in-in-stallanchen-dauer-an).

The animal protection foundation four paws addressed sharp criticism of the existing fire protection measures in animal husbandry systems. In a current statement, they described the situation as a "systematic failure" in dealing with animals and urgently called for effective fire protection measures. This includes fire -proof sections and access to opened for the animals to prevent future tragedies.

political reactions and new guidelines

At the political level, the reaction to the fire was no less violent. Minister of Building Christian Pegel (SPD) defended himself against the allegations that the fire protection regulations were dealt with for Lax. He pointed out that no building permit would be granted without a professionally checked fire protection concept. As part of new guidelines from 2024, the security standards in stables are to be significantly increased. These guidelines include requirements for fire sections, extinguishing water supply and the accessibility for fire engines as well as outputs for animal rescue. The green faction in the state parliament also demands retrofitting of older stable systems in order to be better prepared for such emergencies in the future.

The case in Bresegard throws another light on the alarming statistics that cost hundreds of thousands of farm animals every year. Inadequate legal requirements are often responsible for fire protection. A look at the statistics shows that no new regulations have been issued by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture since 2013. Narrow fire protection precautions remain a serious danger to the animals in the stables. As the [djgt] (https://djgt.de/2021/06/umfangreiche-streiche- zu-stallbraenden-veroyt/) reports, organizations take measures to draw attention to these grievances and request reforms in animal protection law.

effects and requirements for the future

An example of necessary measures required by the DJGT is the installation of functional replacement ventilation systems in animal husbandry with forced ventilation. An alarm system for warning if the ventilation fails and in the event of smoke development should also be mandatory. Regular tests of these systems by expert persons could help to continue to minimize the risks.

The sad events in Bresegard are a reminder that there is an urgent need for action to ensure both animal welfare and safety in animal husbandry. Time is urging in the interests of the animals and the farmers who are responsible for their stocks. Only through effective fire protection measures and political reforms can prevent even more animals from losing their lives in similar tragedies.