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 Sep 21
After the devastating fire: Fire reignites.: After the devastating fire on a farm near Grosselfingen, the fire reignited on Monday morning. Meanwhile ...
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After the devastating fire: Fire reignites.
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 Oct 18
Fire in an agricultural building in Mainburg - | Did playing children start the fire?
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Fire in an agricultural building in Mainburg - | Did playing children ...
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 Oct 10
Fire on the farm: Why hay and cobwebs are so dangerous: After two devastating fires near Tübingen and Grosselfingen: Insurers and fire departments provide ...
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Fire on the farm: Why hay and cobwebs are so dangerous
Key FactsHay and Cobwebs Pose Fire Risks on Farms
Oct 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • A horse farm burned in Tübingen-Pfrondorf in September; days earlier, around 400 chickens died near Grosselfingen.

  • Insurance expert Alexander Küsel recommends measuring hay temperature daily for two weeks; above 60 degrees, it can become dangerous.

  • According to Baden-Württemberg’s state firefighters’ association, cobwebs can rapidly spread fires through airflow and trapped dust or grease.

  • Outdated electrical systems and short circuits are further risks; major fires causing at least €500,000 in damage numbered 10 to 60 annually for 25 years.
    • Because the thin threads have a large surface area and, at the same time, enough air to burn well. In addition, dust or fat trapped in cobwebs act as additional accelerants. It can lead to a so-called flashover. This means the fire can quickly spread to a large area.
    — Klaus Merz, Vice President of the Baden-Württemberg State Fire Brigade Association
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 Oct 10
Millions in damage in major fire in Straubing: Several trucks in flames: A devastating fire destroyed several trucks on the grounds of a car dealership in ...
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Millions in damage in major fire in Straubing: Several trucks in flames
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 Oct 07
After several major fires: Fire danger on farms - | are fires becoming more frequent?
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After several major fires: Fire danger on farms - | are fires becoming ...
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 Sep 24
Hechingen Public Prosecutor's Office: PETA complaint received - | Information on the exact allegation
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 Sep 23
Fire near Grosselfingen: PETA files complaint with the Hechingen public prosecutor's office
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Fire near Grosselfingen: PETA files complaint with the Hechingen public ...
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 Sep 20
Fire on farm in Grosselfingen: 600 chickens and geese dead - | Damage in the millions
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Fire on farm in Grosselfingen: 600 chickens and geese dead - | Damage in ...
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 Sep 07
Fire brigade in Bisingen: Major operation at fire - | Building is ablaze: Ein Brand ist in einem Gebäude in der Bisinger Kirchgasse in der Nacht zum Montag ...
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Fire brigade in Bisingen: Major operation at fire - | Building is ablaze
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 Aug 13
Emtmannsberg: Animals perish in burning barn - | Fire brigade operation: A barn in the Bayreuth district has burned down completely. The flames also spread to a ...
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Emtmannsberg: Animals perish in burning barn - | Fire brigade operation
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 Aug 07
Borchen: Etteln Fire Brigade Fully Equipped After Fire Station Fire: Following the devastating fire at the Etteln fire station on August 5th ...
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Borchen: Etteln Fire Brigade Fully Equipped After Fire Station Fire
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 Aug 05
Fires in Spain 20 times more likely due to climate crisis: France and Spain are fighting the flames. Researchers have now calculated the role global warming ...
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Fires in Spain 20 times more likely due to climate crisis
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 Aug 03
Verheerender Großbrand wütet in Bayern: „Alpe Mohr“ wird ein Raub der Flammen: Schock im Landkreis Oberallgäu in Bayern: Ein verheerender Großbrand hat in der ...
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 Jul 30
Forest fires are raging in Southern Europe and Turkey: An overview of the situation
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 Jul 11
Inferno of flames on farm in Sallingberg: A devastating fire destroyed a straw and hay storage barn as well as a machine shed on a farm in Sallingberg on Friday ...
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Inferno of flames on farm in Sallingberg
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 Jul 06
States send firefighting planes: Forest fires: Authorities evacuate 10,000 people in southern France
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States send firefighting planes: Forest fires: Authorities evacuate 10 ...
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 Jul 04
Tractor causes fire in a field - | Firefighters bring flames under control: Straw caught fire in a field in Averdung on Saturday afternoon. The drought caused ...
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 Jul 30 25
Major fire at waste disposal facility: Fire spreads rapidly: Numerous emergency personnel from various fire departments were called to the Bogenschütz site on ...
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Major fire at waste disposal facility: Fire spreads rapidly
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 Feb 11 25
Fire in Grosselfingen - | Family loses house - | a fundraising campaign is now starting
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 Oct 28 24
Fire at well-known poultry farm - | Cloud of smoke can be seen from afar: A large contingent of firefighters was dispatched to Bisingen-Steinhofen on Monday ...
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Fire at well-known poultry farm - | Cloud of smoke can be seen from afar
Key FactsMajor Fire Response at Steinhofen Poultry Farm
Oct 28, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • A fire broke out on Monday morning at the Fecker poultry farm in Bisingen-Steinhofen, likely due to a technical cause.

  • Thick smoke was visible from afar, with over 80 firefighters from several municipalities responding to combat the blaze.

  • The fire was successfully contained without any injuries to people or animals.

  • The K 7125 between B 463 and Engstlatt remains closed in both directions during the firefighting efforts.
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