2,000 Chickens Burnt Alive As Fire Engulfs Poultry Farm In J&K
PTI
A fire broke out at a poultry farm in the outskirts of Jammu city, claiming the lives of over 2,000 chickens, officials said on Monday.
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The incident occurred in the Doke Jagir area of Akhnoor tehsil here on Sunday night in the farm, owned by one Ranjeet Singh, they added.
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The fire, which erupted suddenly, quickly spread throughout the entire poultry facility, engulfing the entire farm, the officials said.
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Over 2,000 chickens perished in the intense fire, they said.
Efforts are underway to assess the extent of the damage and investigate the cause of the fire, they added.