Big fire in Gränichen: Burned two warehouses of a farm!

Big fire in Gränichen: Burned two warehouses of a farm!

In the night of June 6, 2025, an agricultural business in Gränichen, Switzerland, went up in flames. Two warehouses of the company burned down completely, which led to high damage to property. Fortunately, all animals and people could be brought to safety. The affected farm, which is located on Refentalstrasse, includes a residential building, a large playpen and the two warehouses, which are now destroyed. Local residents alerted the fire brigade shortly before midnight on June 5, 2025 when they noticed the flames on the farm.

The fire brigade arrived with a large contingent, but when the emergency services arrived, the warehouses were already in full fire. Despite intensive extinguishing work, it was not possible to save the two buildings. The fire brigade concentrated their efforts to protect the adjacent playpen, which fortunately succeeded. In the playpen, around 65 animals, including cows and calves, were brought to a protected area in good time.

large property damage and unknown cause of fire

The destruction of the warehouses also meant the loss of important agricultural vehicles, including several tractors and a combine harvester, as well as machines and stored straw and hay. The exact amount of the damage has so far been unclear, but the family concerned is faced with enormous financial burden. The Aargau cantonal police have investigated the cause of the fire, which is previously unknown.

The challenges with which farmers are faced with should not be underestimated. High fire loads often lead to an increased risk due to harvest goods, straw, fertilizer and fuels. According to bsbrandschutz.de , persistent heat and dryness are particularly important factors that increase the risk of fire. Preventive measures are of essential importance in this context.

recommended fire protection measures

The Federal Association of Brand Protection Fachbetriebe e.V. recommends that farmers to carry out regular maintenance and dust of machines. In addition, a dry storage of hay and straw should be made to avoid self -inflammation. Especially with grinding and welding work, it is of great importance to remove flammable fabrics and to keep a fire extinguisher nearby. The installation of fire extinguishers in business and stable buildings as well as the provision of wall hydrants in larger buildings could be decisive in an emergency

Although no people or animals have been injured, the incident is an urgent reminder to the risks that agricultural companies are exposed to every day. While the examination of the cause of the fire is currently underway, the affected family will face the challenge of planning the reconstruction of their business and processing the enormous loss. The fire brigade was busy with extinguishing work until the morning and shows how serious the situation was.

It remains essential that affected companies take suitable measures to prevent fire in order to avoid future incidents.