Hesse: Building on a horse farm in flames: half a million euros in damage

Gelnhausen/Offenbach (dpa/lhe) - According to initial estimates, a fire at a riding stable in Gelnhausen (Main-Kinzig district) caused damage of at least half a million euros. The fire broke out in a residential building on Monday night for reasons that are still unknown, said a police spokesman in Offenbach. The stables were not affected by the fire. According to initial reports, no one was injured. According to the spokesman, the attic of the house, which is said to date from the 17th century, burned down completely. Fire investigators were due to start work on Monday.