Fire in the agricultural business in Bernsgrün: pigsty on fire, several hundred animals killed

A fire broke out in an agricultural business in the Greiz district. Among other things, a pigsty was on fire, according to the central control center in Gera. The company is located in Bernsgrün in the town of Zeulenroda-Triebes.

The population was warned of heavy smoke development. It was said that there were toxic fire gases in the cloud of smoke that should not be inhaled. And: “Avoid the affected area. ... Close windows and doors and turn off ventilation and air conditioning.”

The Bernsgrün fire department announced on its Facebook page: “Unfortunately, the fire departments in the area are currently involved in a major operation in Bernsgrün again.”

According to media reports, a fire broke out in the farm two weeks ago - causing millions in damages. Now a pigsty was completely on fire, report the MDR and the “Ostthüringer Zeitung”. The flames were meters high. The column of smoke was therefore visible from more than 30 kilometers away.

According to initial information, animals were able to be rescued from the stable before the building collapsed shortly after the fire department arrived. According to current information, several hundred animals have died.