Wundsiedel district - Riding stable in flames: Employees injured
An employee was slightly injured in a fire at a riding stable in Upper Franconia. All the horses were saved, a police spokesman said on Tuesday. According to initial estimates, the damage is in the six-figure range. The fire broke out on Monday in the barn of the riding facility near Kirchenlamitz (Wundsiedel district). The flames also spread to an adjoining house. Numerous firefighters were deployed to extinguish the fire and free the animals from the barn. The injured employee was taken to hospital. The cause of the fire was initially unclear.
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The riding facility where the fire occurred is located in the Wundsiedel district, which is part of Upper Franconia in Bavaria. Due to the fire, horse owners in nearby areas were advised to keep their horses in stables with extra precautions to prevent any sparks or embers from causing additional fires.
Source: www.stern.de
