Fire Incident in PP Ravensburg: Significant Property Destruction
Fire in Saamen: Over 700,000 Euros in Damages, No Injuries Reported
A significant fire broke out in the agricultural town of Saamen on Friday afternoon, causing extensive damage to property and prompting a large-scale response from local fire departments.
According to the Public Relations Unit of Police Headquarters Ravensburg, the fire started in the roof of a haystack at around 2 p.m. The blaze quickly spread, causing approximately 700,000 euros in property damage. The affected buildings include a barn and an adjacent house, which is currently uninhabitable.
In response to the incident, approximately 15 fire engines and 70 firefighters from surrounding towns were deployed to combat the blaze. Efforts to extinguish the fire are continuing into the evening.
Fortunately, as of now, no animals or people have been injured in the fire. However, around 50 cattle were in an adjacent barn at the time of the fire and were rescued by local residents.
The Vogt police post is currently handling the investigation into the cause of the fire. The authority responsible for investigations into the origin of the fire in Saamen is typically conducted by local police or fire protection authorities in Germany.
For more information about the fire in Saamen, please visit the Police Headquarters Ravensburg's website at www.polizei-ravensburg.de. If you have further inquiries, you can reach the Public Relations Unit by sending an email to [email protected] or contacting Daniela Baier at 0751 803-1010.
The county road 8007 is currently closed between Beutelsau and Allewinden due to the firefighting efforts. We encourage drivers to avoid the area and follow traffic updates for alternate routes.
We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with the affected residents during this difficult time.
