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Barn Fire in Bavaria Kills About 100 Pigs, Police Probe Cause

Damage is estimated in the mid six-figure euro range.

Overview

  • The blaze engulfed a livestock stall on a farm in Schalkham in the Landshut district of Lower Bavaria.
  • Authorities said roughly 100 pigs died and none of the animals could be rescued.
  • Police have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.
  • Initial assessments put the financial loss in the mid six-figure range in euros.
  • The incident was reported Tuesday, and officials have not identified any origin or culpability so far.