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Major fire in Unterallgäu: 210 firefighters on combat duty!
Major fire on a farm in Unterallgäu on July 12, 2025: Fire brigade on duty, animals rescued, property damage of 750,000 euros.
Major fire in Unterallgäu: 210 firefighters on combat duty!
A major fire broke out on an agricultural farm in Bad Grönenbach in the Lower Allgäu today. Around midday, the flames leaped out of the feed hall and left behind a massive column of smoke that was visible from afar. The fire brigade was immediately alerted and deployed extensively to prevent the flames from spreading to neighboring buildings. It is noteworthy that to date no animals have been harmed and no personal injuries have been reported. A large area of the property was cordoned off to support the emergency services in their work, reports Allgäu newspaper.
But the situation turned dramatic: a total of 210 firefighters as well as the rescue service and the Technical Relief Agency (THW) were on duty. Fortunately, the animals were able to be brought to safety in an adjacent stable in time. However, the roof of an adjacent building was affected by the intense flames, making the scenario more dangerous. The cause of the fire remains unclear and is now being investigated by a specialist commissioner from KPI Memmingen. The material damage is estimated at around 750,000 euros weekly paper reported.
Agricultural fires: A serious issue
The risk of fires on farms is a serious issue that is becoming increasingly relevant not only in Germany, but also in Austria. Statistics show that around one in five fires affects a farm. From 2012 to 2021, there were around 1,600 agricultural fires in Austria every year, causing an average of almost 60 million euros in damage per year. It is alarming to note that in major fires costing over 500,000 euros, 60% of the damage can be attributed to just four main causes - including technical defects in electrical systems, such as Carinthian Chamber of Agriculture shows.
The mechanization of agriculture not only brings with it innovations, but unfortunately also increased risks. As traditional haystack fires decline, experts are seeing an alarming increase in electrical fires. This makes the need for fire protection separation between residential and commercial buildings increasingly clear. A conscious approach to sources of danger and regular fire inspections can help to minimize the risk and prevent more serious damage in an emergency.
It remains to be hoped that the fire brigade and the authorities can quickly carry out all the necessary measures to determine the cause of the fire and successfully contain future fires in agriculture. The incident in Bad Grönenbach should remind us all how important it is to always keep an eye on the potential dangers on farms.