Tragic inferno in Melle: At least five horses die at fire!

Tragic inferno in Melle: At least five horses die at fire!

Melle, Deutschland - A tragic fire on a homestead in Melle cost at least five horses on June 10, 2025. According to Weser-Kurier , two women aged 28 and 72 have also been slightly injured. The fire broke out at a courtyard that is located on a side street parallel to the 30th near Bruchmühlen. A total of between five and seven horses have allegedly died in the flames. During the event, a horse was panicking in the flames while another animal could be saved.

The extinguishing work was continued until the afternoon to have the stable burned down in a controlled manner. The exact origin of the fire is currently still unclear and investigations are underway. Fortunately, there are no known effects on motorway traffic.

fire in Neviges shows further risks

Another similar incident occurred on the same day at the Berkenkamp riding stable in Neviges, like local compact . There, a smell of fire in the stables was noticed at around 4 p.m. before the fire spread quickly. Despite the difficult fire water supply, the fire brigade Velbert was able to prevent worse things and save all 20 horses from the flames. Unfortunately, the barn burned down to the foundations. The cause of the fire was attributed to a self -inflammation of the stored Heus, a biochemical process that resulted in considerable damage worth over 500,000 euros without being harmed.

preventive measures against stable fires

The need for fire protection measures in agricultural companies becomes particularly clear. According to the analysis of DLV is an arson one of the most common causes for stable fires. The agricultural experts recommend installing special fire detectors, although they are expensive and maintenance-intensive. In addition, it is advised to report the fire brigade about potential fire hazards such as storage rooms for fertilizers and cleaning agents.

A map can be helpful in securing fire hazards, while motion detectors and surveillance cameras are recommended as preventive measures. A two -hour stable check can win valuable time in an emergency and possibly save lives. The current discussion about fire protection makes it clear that in many companies there is a need to catch up to avoid such tragedies.