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Christmas Eve drama: Fire on Breitenberger Hof claims dozens of animals!
On Christmas Eve 2025 there was a devastating fire on a farm in Breitenberg, Passau district. No injuries, but extensive property damage.
Christmas Eve drama: Fire on Breitenberger Hof claims dozens of animals!
On Christmas Eve, a farm in Breitenberg in the Passau district was hit by a devastating fire. In the contemplative atmosphere of the dinner, the residents were suddenly woken up by the alarm of a circuit breaker. When they looked, the barn, stable and garage were already on fire and the fire was threatening to spread to the residential building. Fortunately, there were no injuries among the four family members, but the tragedy claimed the lives of over 25 animals, including chickens and rabbits. The exact amount of damage is estimated to be in the low seven-figure range, which equates to a considerable loss in the millions South Germans reported.
The extinguishing work, which lasted several hours, was made considerably more difficult by a lack of water. However, thanks to quick measures, the fire brigade was able to prevent the flames from spreading to the adjacent forest. The investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway and fire investigators from the Criminal Investigation Department examined the scene of the fire on the first holiday to shed light on the matter, but so far it remains unclear how it caused it RTL holds on.
A look behind the numbers
In the context of such tragic incidents, it is important to note current fire statistics. The World Fire Statistics Report No. 30 shows that fires are a constant threat not only in Germany but worldwide. With data from 46 countries and more than 1.5 billion inhabitants, it is clear how common fire accidents are and the enormous damage they can cause. The analysis includes important factors such as the types of burn injuries and specific fire department operations.
These tragic events are a reminder of how vulnerable our nature and our homes are. Residents in Breitenberg have experienced immense suffering and hope is high that the causes of the fire can be quickly clarified to avoid similar incidents in the future.