A massive fire broke out at a chicken farm in Texas, destroying the chicken coop, and firefighters continued to extinguish the blaze on Tuesday.
The Bryan Fire Department shared images of a fire showing large flames and a huge plume of smoke at the Feathercrest Poultry Farm, owned by MPS Egg Farms.
The sheriff’s office said it received a call about the fire Monday evening around 5 p.m., adding that multiple fire departments remained on scene Tuesday.
Officials said more than 100 firefighters were still battling the fire by Tuesday afternoon.
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The sheriff’s office received a call about the fire around 5 p.m. Monday, he said, adding that multiple fire departments remained on scene Tuesday. (Bryan Fire Department)
Officials said multiple factors worked against firefighters, who worked through the night to extinguish the large fire that broke out throughout the metal building.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.
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The farm, more than 100 miles north of Houston, is in a remote area with no nearby fire hydrants, forcing response departments to rely on a water shuttle system.
On Monday, January 29, 2024, a large fire broke out at a chicken farm in Texas. (Bryan Fire Department)
Sam Close, CEO of Feather Crest Farms, said: Scripps News Waco No one was injured in the fire, and two chicken houses were destroyed.
“The fire affected two chicken coops on the property, and it is very unfortunate that the chickens that were being kept in one of them at the time were missing,” Klose told local television. .
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“We are grateful for the quick actions of our entire team and for everyone’s safety. We are also deeply grateful to our first responders.” arrived at the farm It helped us respond quickly and prevent further damage,” he said.
