- Stable in Forchtenberg engulfed in flames; blame pointed towards external financial obligations.
After a significant barn blaze in Forchtenberg at the tail-end of July, the prosecutor's office dismisses technical fault as the culprit and points the finger at carelessness. "Preliminarily, negligence by an external party is being investigated based on the findings of the police investigation," shared Harald Lustig, the leading senior prosecutor from Schwäbisch Hall. He opted against disclosing specifics. Previously, SWR had covered this incident.
The fire in the Hohenlohe region claimed 14 livestock lives. Damage to the agricultural enterprise was evaluated to potentially reach 600,000 euros.
Initial police reports indicated that hay bales were first engulfed in flames, which subsequently spread to a equipment storage facility and the barn. A rescuer who suffered injuries was admitted to the hospital.
After exploring potential financial implications, it was discovered that the barn owner also had significant [Other debts], potentially impacting their ability to cover the extensive damage costs. In an effort to manage these financial obligations, the owner might consider seeking aid from insurance providers or financial institutions.
