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Farm Fires in Hesse and Baden-Württemberg Kill Ponies and Dozens of Pigs, Cause Millions in Damage

Authorities have opened investigations into both blazes, with responders reporting no human injuries.

Overview

  • In Weimar (Kreis Marburg‑Biedenkopf), an agricultural hall fire killed two ponies and caused about €1 million in damage.
  • Police said all other animals in the Weimar hall were rescued, and two residents were taken to a hospital for medical checks.
  • The Weimar damage estimate reflects destruction of the hall and farm equipment, including two tractors.
  • In Rot am See (Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall), a nighttime fire started in a vehicle hall, spread to a pigsty, and killed around 50 pigs; damage is estimated in the millions of euros.
  • Police reported no human injuries in Rot am See, and the cause of that fire remains unclear.