30 cattle die in a dramatic stable fire in Medlingen

30 cattle die in a dramatic stable fire in Medlingen

In the night of Thursday, June 20, 2025, local emergency services in Medlingen (Dillingen district) deleted a devastating fire in a beef stable. According to Tixio's reporting, about 30 cattle died, while fortunately nobody was injured. The police reached the alarm message around 3:00 a.m. and the fire brigade was able to save numerous animals despite the fire.

The fire spread quickly and spread to the roof of an extension. The fast and coordinated use of the fire brigade prevented the spread to neighboring buildings from. The damage to property is estimated at around 700,000 euros, and the Dillingen criminal police have started the investigation into the cause of the fire, as reported on Tixio.

Fire brigade use and animal welfare

The quickly called up fire brigade started with a variety of emergency services to get the fire under control. The protection of the animals was top priority, and thanks to their lightning -fast reaction, many cattle could be preserved from worse. Nevertheless, the sad record of around 30 dead animals remains. This tragedy throws a bright light on the risks associated with agricultural companies.

In Germany, agricultural fires are an often overlooked problem. An investigation that has been carried out over different years shows that there is no nationwide survey on these incidents. According to [Agrarheute] (https://www.agrarheute.com/management/betriebsfuehr/haus-bauernhof-brennen-daten-fakten-brand -ur-ur-ur-ur-urzen- 595504), the initiative "Stallbrände" also complains that many federal states, including Lower Saxony, do not lead to statistics about damage and causes of fire. These gaps in the data make it difficult to capture the exact causes and consequences of such fires and take appropriate measures.

The causes in view

The study by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology has shown that frequent causes of fire are, among other things, electrical failure and arson. The Federal Government's scientific service was unable to present any specific figures on an inquiry and referred to the gaps in the previous studies. This uncertain data can make the work of the authorities and farmers more difficult to fight against these risks.

The difficult situation in Medlingen not only offers reason to dismay, but also to reflect on the need for better safety precautions and more extensive statistics. It remains to be seen what knowledge the investigators gain the cause of the fire and what teachings can be drawn from this tragic incident.