Overview
- A fire broke out late Saturday evening at a 450-square-meter warehouse on the Krefeld racetrack in Germany, destroying the building.
- The warehouse contained straw, machinery, and other equipment, and its proximity to stables housing around 100 horses raised initial concerns for the animals' safety.
- Thanks to quick action by the racetrack team and firefighters, all horses were safely evacuated, and no injuries to humans or animals were reported.
- Over 120 firefighters from Krefeld and neighboring cities battled the fire, using multiple water lines to prevent the flames from spreading to adjacent buildings.
- The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the police, and controlled burning of remaining straw is ongoing under supervision to manage residual risks.