Fire claims farmstead in Feutersoey

On Saturday June 14, a fire broke out at around 10h30 in the living quarters of the Lindersvorsass Farmstead in Feutersoey near Gsteig. Given the remoteness of the farmstead, local fire brigades were quick to get to the scene, but according to an official release, the buildings were already in full blaze. With water from a low-lying nearby brook, the fire brigade struggled to contain the fire and managed to partly salvage more buildings next to the barn. The residential quarters were completely destroyed; fortunately there was nobody inside the buildings at the time of the fire. The neighboring farmer was able to alert the fire brigade, and then managed to lead all livestock to safety. Although no lives were lost, severe damage was caused by the fire, which is now the subject of a police investigation. This is the second fire in less than two weeks in Saanenland. Last week, the Gschwend Shooting Club in Gstaad also burned down (click here for our report on this story).

Above: A speedy response from the local fire brigade did little to stop flames from severely damaging these wooden farm buildings in Feutersoey.