Joining in flames: Dramatic fire destroys stable - animals die!

Joining in flames: Dramatic fire destroys stable - animals die!

In the community of Fügen, a devastating fire broke out in an agricultural outbuilding on March 18, 2025 at around 2:00 p.m. According to initial reports from tirol.orf.at Fortunately, the fire was prevented from spreading to an adjacent residential building. The alerted fire brigades from Fügen, Uderns and Schwaz were on site within minutes to fight the flames. Around two hours later, around 7:15 p.m., the “fire was out” was finally reported, but the damage was extensive. Two people suffered minor injuries in the incident and had to seek medical treatment.

Investigation and possible cause of fire

A 33-year-old man was later picked up by the police in Zell am Ziller. He refused to comment, but the investigation into the cause of the fire has shown that foul play is seen as the likely cause. The man was near the scene of the fire at the time of the fire. He was taken to the Innsbruck prison, as meinkreis.at reported. The material damage is currently unknown, and a number of animals died in the flames.

The fire department, supported by the police and the Red Cross, took all necessary firefighting and evacuation measures. The Tyrol State Criminal Police Office has taken over the investigation and is asking for information on 059133 - 70 3333. The crime has caused waves in the region and has kept the emergency services on tenterhooks.