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Major operation in St. Josef: Barn fire causes damage to animals and high levels of damage
On Christmas Day 2024, a stable in St. Josef burned. 122 firefighters rescued almost all of the animals, but three died.
Major operation in St. Josef: Barn fire causes damage to animals and high levels of damage
A frightening fire set a stable ablaze on Christmas Day in St. Josef in the Graz area district. The large-scale operation began in the early hours of the morning when the St. Josef Volunteer Fire Department was alerted. Over 120 firefighters and numerous emergency vehicles fought the flames to save the animals in the stable. According to the fire department, the brave helpers managed to prevent the fire from spreading to the house and the second stable area. However, tragically two pigs and a sheep lost their lives 5min.at reported.
Although no people or emergency services were injured, the damage to property is enormous and the cause of the fire has not yet been determined. The situation was quickly brought under control, which the firefighters consider a great success. “Ultimately, 122 firefighters with 23 vehicles and 9 private individuals were on duty,” explained the volunteer fire department. Thanks to their courageous intervention, something worse was prevented, even if the loss of the animals represents a bitter tragedy for the affected company steiermark.ORF.at holds on.