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Lightning strike in Öhringen: Barn burns down and collapses!
In Öhringen there was a major fire in a barn, possibly caused by a lightning strike. 200,000 euros in damage, no injuries.
Lightning strike in Öhringen: Barn burns down and collapses!
On the night of Monday, June 2, 2025, a devastating fire broke out in a barn in Öhringen in the Hohenlohe district, which may have been caused by a lightning strike. According to zvw.de, lightning could have been more than just the cause of the fire; in any case, the fire coincided with a thunderstorm that hit the area that night. The barn was completely burned out and collapsed while the fire was being extinguished, but fortunately there were no injuries.
The fire was reported around 1 a.m. When the fire brigade arrived, the building was already fully engulfed in flames. More than 100 emergency services from the fire brigade, police and the Technical Relief Agency (THW) were deployed on a large scale to extinguish the flames and prevent them from spreading to neighboring houses, reported swr.de. Extinguishing work became increasingly difficult, particularly due to the close development in the area.
Damage and effects
The initial estimates of the damage amount to around 200,000 euros. The storage shed, which served as storage space for a craft business and in which technical equipment and two cars were stored, was completely destroyed. In addition, a van with a trailer parked in front of the building was damaged.
The situation was particularly critical with a damaged oil tank located at the rear of the building. In order to prevent possible oil contamination of the nearby Ohrn River, the fire department immediately set up an oil barrier so that the last embers could be brought under control on Monday morning.
In summary, the efforts of the fire department and other emergency services were successful in preventing major damage and possible injuries. Despite the enormous challenges that the fire brought with it, the population of Öhringen was spared any serious dangers. This incident once again highlights the challenges emergency responders face, particularly during nighttime storms and fires.