A cow that was on the run because of a barn fire has seriously injured a man. The resident had tried to capture the animal, the police said. He was taken to a hospital by rescue helicopter. Around 15 cattle had escaped in front of the fire in Upper Franconia and were in the area in the area.
In the afternoon, a fire broke out in the shyness of a farm near Helmbrecht (Hof). It burned down completely. The stables were also affected by the flames. Around 180 firefighters prevented the residential building from spreading, as it was said. Two firefighters were slightly injured in the extinguishing work. The emergency services provided her.
Forces of the technical relief organization supported fire fighting. The criminal police Hof has started the cause of the fire. The police should move in the middle six -figure area, the police said.
All animals living on the farm could be saved according to the current status. The police praised the helpfulness of the neighboring farmers. They would have supported the emergency services by removal and setting options for the animals. A few cows had not been captured again by the evening. “A police drone is used in the search for these animals,” it said.
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