Faulty extension cord blamed for N.S. fire that killed 10K chickens
As for the investigation to determine who is responsible for the chickens’ deaths, RCMP say no one has been charged because of a lack of evidence.
A faulty extension cord is under scrutiny following a shed fire at a farm near Lunenburg, resulting in the tragic loss of 10,000 chickens last month, according to recent reports. The incident unfolded after an intruder broke into a barn, deliberately disabling ventilation fans, leading to a catastrophic blaze that claimed the lives of the birds.
RCMP investigators are still probing the break-in on July 25, although they have ruled out any suspicion surrounding the fire. Firefighters responded to the alarm at 11 p.m. on Thursday at a location in Pine Grove, where the fire was later identified as an accidental electrical fault. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the blaze caused only minor damage to the structure.
Despite the fire's destructive impact on the poultry, no one has been charged, as the investigation into the chickens' deaths has not yielded sufficient evidence. The police are, however, appealing to the public for assistance in their ongoing inquiry. The chickens succumbed to the rapidly rising temperature on the barn's first floor, which reached a dangerous 37 C, exacerbating the deadly situation.
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