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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
27,000 chickens killed in British Columbia fire that destroyed two barns
TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A fire at a farm in the Township of Langley, B.C., has destroyed two large barns, killing thousands of chickens. Deputy Fire Chief Cory Parker with the Township of Langley Fire Department says crews were called around 2 a.m. on Sunday and when they arrived the fire was already growing rapidly. He says the two barns that burned were each about 365 metres long and an estimated 27,000 chickens were killed. Firefighters were able to save a third barn on the property. Parker says 10 trucks and 30 firefighters were required and the fire was brought under control in about five hours, though crews continued to extinguish hot spots throughout the day. The cause of the fire has not been determined. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 30, 2025. The Canadian Press Sign in to access your portfolio
CTV News
01-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
27,000 chickens killed in Langley, B.C., barn fire
A barn fire in Langley is pictured on Sunday, June 29. (Township of Langley Fire Department) A poultry farmer in Langley, B.C., lost a sizeable flock in a barn fire early Sunday morning, firefighters say. Crews were called to 256th Street near the U.S. border around 2 a.m., Township of Langley Deputy Fire Chief Cory Parker told CTV News. Upon arrival, the fire was growing quickly and additional units were called in. 'It was quite a stubborn fire to put out, extremely large buildings, and our crews did a really good job of stopping it from spreading,' he said, adding that two firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion on scene. Langley barn fire The aftermath of the fire is seen from above. Unfortunately, two buildings were destroyed and approximately 27,000 chickens perished in the blaze. 'They're devastated by the loss,' Parker said. 'They're a long-time chicken producing family in the township and this is a devastating fire for them.' The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but Parker said there's no indication it was suspicious in nature.
