Approximately 350 pigs died in a massive barn fire in Jokioinen, Finland. The 500-square-meter swine building burned completely overnight.
Fire crews worked through the morning to extinguish the blaze. They removed roof panels and tackled remaining hot spots after 5 AM.
The building formed part of a larger 1,200-square-meter farming complex. About 850 pigs total lived in the complete facility. Firefighters contained the damage to just one section.
Rescue workers remain on site through the morning. They will assess the exact death toll once the scene becomes safe.
A senior fire official confirmed all animals inside the burned structure perished. He said veterinarians will lead the official count after cleanup finishes.
The emergency call came before 2 AM Monday night. The rescue operation continued for hours.
Jokioinen sits in the Kanta-Häme region of southern Finland. This agricultural area contains many livestock farms.
Farm fires pose particular challenges for firefighters. They must balance saving structures with addressing animal welfare concerns. The complete loss of this barn shows how quickly agricultural buildings can become death traps when flames spread.
Local farmers now face the grim task of addressing both property damage and massive livestock loss. Such incidents highlight the vulnerability of agricultural operations to sudden disasters.