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Numerous animals die in fire in pigsty in Gossau SG

Published: Wednesday, May 8th 2024, 18:50

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A fire broke out in two pigsties in Gossau SG on Wednesday evening. According to the police, a large number of dead pigs must be expected.

The fire department, which was called out after 5.10 p.m., found part of the two stables in full fire, the St. Gallen cantonal police reported on Wednesday evening. There were more than 1000 pigs in both buildings.

The fire in one of the two stables was brought under control after 6 pm. An adjoining residential building was not affected by the fire at this time, according to the press release. The extinguishing work was still ongoing.

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