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Skip next section More than 1,000 pigs killed in Bavaria farm fire 08/07/2026 August 7, 2026 More than 1,000 pigs killed in Bavaria farm fire A huge fire at a farm near the city of Augsburg in the southern German state of Bavaria has killed more than 1,000 pigs. The pig barn and a second building were fully engulfed in flames on Thursday evening, fire officials said.
Firefighters battled the blaze throughout the night and continued to extinguish hotspots on Friday morning. Local farmers joined the response, using tractors to bring large water tanks to the scene. Heavy smoke initially prompted authorities to tell nearby residents to keep windows and doors closed, although police later said there was no longer any danger to the public.
A nearby state road remained closed, and motorists were asked to avoid the area. Investigators have not yet worked out what caused the blaze and said there were no initial signs of arson. The remains of the barn were initially too dangerous to enter, but officials said they believed none of the animals inside had survived.
Police, citing the farmer, said around 1,600 pigs had been housed there, while the fire service put the number at between 1,200 and 1,300.
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