Burning tractor triggers the fire brigade in Ahornberg!
Burning tractor triggers the fire brigade in Ahornberg!
In the night of March 19th to March 20th, 2025, Konradsreuth, Ahornberg district, occurred as a dangerous incident when a tractor caught fire. According to Infranken, a 58-year-old farmer noticed unusual noises together with his wife, which led them to their garden. There they discovered the burning tractor, which had crashed into a wall with a feed pendant. The tractor was not housed in a stable and stood against the wall without a driver with a penetrating rear wheel. The fire started in the area of the diesel tank and the driver's cab.
The farmer reacted quickly by turning the ignition key and stopping the engine. The fire brigade was immediately alerted from several surrounding towns, which could quickly control the fire. The initial investigations indicate that a technical defect, possibly a short circuit, set the tractor in motion in motion, while it was in the inserted gear. Before the tractor was stopped by the wall, it broke through a stable goal. Fortunately, the cattle in the stable remained unharmed, but the property damage is estimated at around 20,000 euros. In addition, there is no evidence of external influence.
causes of fire in agriculture
The cause of the fire of the incident throws a light on the general security risks in agriculture. According to the information from Brandschutz-zentrale , most fires in agriculture occur through technical defects, 35% of which occur in animal stalls. The state government of North Rhine-Westphalia has already taken measures to counteract this danger. Since March 11, 2020, electrical systems in animal stalls have had to be checked regularly, especially in larger companies to ensure fire protection measures.
The incident in Ahornberg underlines the need for regular security checks of agricultural devices and systems. These measures are not only essential for the prevention of fires, but also for the protection of animals and agricultural property. Especially at higher temperatures in the summer months, the risk of self -inflammation increases in stored straw, which is why proper storage and the distance to ignition sources are of great importance.
In addition to the legal obligation to provide fire extinguishers in agricultural companies, regular training courses are also mandatory for the correct handling and to identify potential causes of fire. At least 5% of employees should be trained as fire protection helpers in order to be able to react quickly in an emergency.
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| Ort | Konradsreuth, Deutschland |
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