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Fire disaster in Bad Fallingbostel: Over 14,000 chickens burned!
In the Heidekreis there was a devastating fire in Bad Fallingbostel, in which over 14,000 chickens died. Fire brigade in action.
Fire disaster in Bad Fallingbostel: Over 14,000 chickens burned!
On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, a major fire on a chicken farm in Bad Fallingbostel, Lower Saxony, made headlines and caused many bereavements among the animals. Over 14,000 chickens met a gruesome death in the flames when an agricultural hall burned down completely. The fire brigade could not save anything when they arrived. A large column of smoke was already visible upon arrival, which led to a temporary full closure of the A7 motorway in order to ensure the safety of emergency services and road users. These dramatic events were reported by Tagesschau and Tag24 documented in detail.
The fire department was alerted at around 5 p.m. and was deployed with over 200 emergency services from 13 local fire departments from Walsrode and the surrounding area. Despite the quick response, the emergency services were unable to extinguish the flames before the hall was completely burned out. Only a few chickens were saved, while the majority of the animals perished in the flames. A representative of the veterinary office was also informed to decide the fate of the surviving animals.
Devastating effects on animal husbandry
The exact reasons for the devastating fire are still unclear. The police are currently investigating the cause of the fire and have initiated initial investigations. The causes of such fires are a crucial issue in agriculture and can come from a variety of sources - from technical failure to human error. According to information from FeuerTrutz, there are no complete statistics on fires in Germany, which makes combating such incidents difficult.
Although no one was injured, this incident highlights the pressing issue of fire safety in agricultural facilities. Fire protection should be particularly important in animal husbandry, where large animal populations are at risk. Experts agree that regular training and solid preventive planning are essential to ensure animal and human safety.
The shocking numbers of animals lost underline the immense responsibility that farmers bear. In the case of Bad Fallingbostel, it remains to be seen what measures will be taken to prevent similar tragedies in the future. This event should serve as a wake-up call for all those involved in agriculture because safety should always come first.