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Great fire in Zell am Ziller: Foreign fault suspected as the cause!
A fire in Zell on the Ziller causes minor injuries and animals. Police assume external fault.
Great fire in Zell am Ziller: Foreign fault suspected as the cause!
In Tyrol, a devastating stable fire causes headlines: a 33-year-old man who was near the fire at the time of the crime was temporarily arrested, but was now released from custody after he had refused any statement. The fire broke out in Zell am Ziller on Tuesday afternoon, with the wooden stable where there were numerous animals completely burned down. The two owners of the courtyard suffered minor injuries when they tried to save the animals. More than 70 firefighters fought for several hours against the flames, which could only be prevented from spreading to an adjacent house. The police are "with a high probability of external negligence", like Small newspaper reported.
Consequences for the wildlife
The influence of fire on the animal world is both quickly and profound. Forest and stable fires often lead to the destruction of habitats and force many animals to flee. Some species are able to adapt quickly, while others have serious difficulties to find some of their preferred habitats. As a result, animals that do not react quickly enough can be injured or killed, as was the case with the forest fires in Australia, where millions of animals lost their lives. It turns out that the loss of habitats not only restricts the visibility of the animals, but also endangers their food and water sources, which forces them to visit new and often less safe areas. Such changes affect the stability of total populations, such as Animals Around the Globe emphasized.
The increase in extreme forest fires is a growing threat, which is tightened by climate change. These "mega bounds" can reach temperatures above 1,500 ° C and cause a drastic change in ecosystems that bring about both challenges and opportunities for many animal species. While some species that are adapted to a disturbed habitat could benefit from the subsequent changes, other, especially less movable animals, are exposed to an increased risk.