Dutch fire crews rescue pets and cool overheating chicken barn

On June 26, 2026, fire fighters in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands, responded to a blaze in an apartment on the Vliestroom caused by a faulty ventilation fan. No occupants were present; firefighters forced the door, rescued two cats and a dog, and a veterinary ambulance confirmed the animals were unharmed. The fire was quickly extinguished, limiting damage to the dwelling.

Later that Friday, fire services in the Gelderland region assisted a farmer in Voorst, Netherlands, where a stall housing chicks had become dangerously hot. The farmer’s own cooling attempts proved insufficient, so the crews worked to lower the temperature, likely using water, while securing the site and preventing a fire.