Fire Destroys Barn, 30 Animals
Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT

Fire Destroys Barn, 30 Animals Lost; 170 Rescued Nearby

A barn with 30 animals as well as a silo is on fire just south of Åtorp in Degerfors municipality. Early in the morning, the rescue service confirmed that all the animals have perished in the fire, reports Nerikes Allehanda.

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In an adjacent building, there are another 170 animals that have all been rescued.

The alarm came at 02.46 on Easter eve night.

They are still working to prevent the spread and have so far managed to keep it that way, says the Rescue Service's team leader to NTW just before 05.30 on Saturday.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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