Firefighters tackle blaze in Harrogate district which causes death of over 32,000 chickens
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service responded to a fire in Boroughbridge over the weekend which killed over 32,000 chickens.
Crews from Harrogate, Knarsborough, Ripon and Boroughbridge were called to Upper Dunsforth in Boroughbridge at 3.35pm on Saturday to a report of a fire in a commercial premises.
Tony Walker, Station Manager at North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “No injuries reported but sadly over 32,000 chickens have perished in the blaze.
"There is significant damage to the building and a fire Investigation is underway.”
The North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s incident report said that the fire measured approximately 250ft by 50m.