In a barn fire on Sunday in Herzogenburg (St. Pölten district), 62 sheep perished. According to the police, two women aged 51 and 62 suffered minor injuries while trying to save the animals housed in the barn. Four sheep were brought to safety. The cause of the fire is to be determined on Tuesday, police spokesman Raimund Schwaigerlehner announced on Monday upon request.
Barn in Herzogenburg in Flames: 62 Sheep Perished
13-01-2025, 11:55
In a devastating barn fire in Herzogenburg, 62 sheep were killed and two women were slightly injured. The cause of the fire is currently being investigated.
62 Sheep Perished in Barn Fire in St. Pölten District
A neighbour noticed the fire in the cadastral community of St. Andrä an der Traisen just before 4.30 pm and alerted the emergency services. The highest alarm level "B4" was triggered. Twelve fire brigades were deployed. The fire was under control in the evening hours, but the extinguishing work was lengthy. The operation was still ongoing on Monday morning.
(APA/Red)
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