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Barn blaze in Werne

Police authority in Unna-Werne reports incident at about 11:15 PM, surrounding a barn for obscure reasons.

Farm blaze in Werne
Farm blaze in Werne

Barn blaze in Werne

In the small town of Werne, a barn fire broke out on Capeller Straße on the evening of April 17, 2025. The incident, which occurred around 23:15 on Thursday, saw the valiant efforts of local firefighters who managed to rescue fourteen cattle from the burning building.

The Kreispolizeibehörde Unna, the local police authority, confirmed the incident via news aktuell. However, the cause of the fire remains a mystery, with no clear indication as to who or what may be responsible. The investigations into the cause of the barn fire are ongoing.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident. The swift action of the firefighters also ensured that the fire did not spread to adjacent buildings, preventing further damage. The extent of property damage caused by the fire is currently unknown.

The local police authority has provided contact details for those seeking more information. The Press Office of the Circular Police Authority Unna can be reached at Phone: 02303-921 1150 or Email: [email protected] during office hours. For queries outside of office hours, the Control Center can be contacted at Phone: 02303-921 3535, Fax: 02303-921 3599, or Email: [email protected].

As the investigations continue, the community of Werne holds its breath, hoping for answers and a swift resolution to this unfortunate incident. The resilience of the fourteen cattle rescued from the fire serves as a beacon of hope in these challenging times.

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