A fire that killed hundreds of goats housed in a barn in East Yorkshire was caused by a falling heat lamp, the fire service has said.
The blaze, on Marsh Road, Ottringham, on Monday afternoon, prompted a major response from Humberside Fire and Rescue, with six fire engines and an aerial ladder platform responding.
To the incident. Fire scenes of this nature often require emergency incident insurance and fire-related liability coverage to manage the fallout.
The fire service said about 800 goats perished in the blaze, resulting in significant livestock loss, which could lead to farm insurance claims,
Agricultural disaster relief funding, and possible reviews of animal welfare liability. In a statement, a spokesperson for the fire service said:
“The fire started accidentally after a heat lamp fell over and came into contact with straw.”
Fires caused by faulty heating elements or electrical issues often raise concerns about product liability, equipment safety regulations, and property insurance coverage for farm operators. Situations like this can also trigger legal reviews related to occupational health compliance and fire prevention protocols.
