Great tragedy in Melle: Seven horses die in a devastating fire!

Great tragedy in Melle: Seven horses die in a devastating fire!

Melle, Deutschland - terrorist message from Melle in the Osnabrück district: A devastating fire completely put a horse stable in rubble and ash on Tuesday morning. As NDR was reported at around 3:30 a.m. by an attentive driver on the A30. When the fire brigade arrived, the stable was already in full fire, and despite the fast commitment, in which over 50 firefighters were on site until evening, seven out of eleven horses could not be saved.

The rescued animals were brought to safety by a 28-year-old horse owner and a 72-year-old resident, who, however, got serious injuries. Both women had to be taken to the hospital due to slight burns and suspected flue gas poisoning.

flaming embers

The following Thursday the emergency services had to move out again when embers were brought back to life in the straw. With the support of nozzles, the fire brigade was in use until around 7 p.m. to finally extinguish the fire. Strong wind had contributed to the fact that the embers were able to flare up again.

The cause of the fire has so far been unclear and the investigation is difficult because the barn is almost completely burned down. In this tragic situation, the horse stable community started an online fundraising campaign that has collected over 50,000 euros by Thursday afternoon to support the pet owners concerned.

fire protection measures in focus

The incident also raises questions about security in stables. As the Pfernerevue are reported Preventive measures of crucial importance. Halter and rope should be ready at every boxing door, and escape routes for humans and animals should never be blocked. Statistical evaluations show that every second counts in the event of a fire. Especially in stables where large animals are accommodated, clear escape plans and a regular review of the fire protection precautions are required.

For the future security of the animals, the statutory fire protection regulations and structural measures must be observed consistently. Massive roofs and stable concrete ceilings can significantly reduce the risk of rapid fire expansion.

a call to support

The tragic events and the loss of so many animals make it clear how important it is to stand together. The donation campaign has already been shown in the first successes, and hope is great that the pet owners concerned will quickly get back on their feet. Perhaps this is an appeal to all of us to think more about fire protection measures and to expand our knowledge so that such accidents can be avoided in the future.

In another fire on a farm in the neighborhood, there were also severe losses, but everyone remained unharmed. The building burned down completely and the total damage was estimated at around 700,000 euros. Here the animal rights organization PETA has already submitted a criminal complaint for inadequate fire protection measures, which further heats up the continued discussion about the protection of animals in the region, such as Haller Kreisblatt reported.