Fire at Aviagen's Hatchery in Paraná, Brazil

On 12 October, a fire broke out at Aviagen's breeder production hatchery in Carambeí, Paraná. An official statement from Aviagen América Latina, shared with Expana, confirmed that the damages were only material, with all staff members reported safe.

Local media reported that the fire spread across various sections of the facility, prompting the involvement of military firefighters to support the local firefighting efforts due to the severity of the situation.

Aviagen is a global supplier of broiler breeder stock. The unit in Carambeí was reported as important for the supply of chicks to...

At Least 6 Fire Companies Respond to Ruth Farms Fire in Harrod, OH

At least six fire companies responded to a pair of buildings ablaze on Ruth Farms in Harrod, Ohio Tuesday afternoon, July 30.

Three of the chicken farm’s employees have been treated for injuries at a nearby hospital, but no information has been made available on how many birds were affected.

The Harrod Auglaize Township Fire Department were not available to comment, but thanked all the crews that came out to assist with the fire on their Facebook page later Tuesday evening...

Firefighters Battle Barn Fire at Hickman Egg Ranch in AZ

A fire broke out early Saturday morning at Hickman Family Egg Ranch in Tonopah, Arizona.

In a joint effort, Arizona Fire and Medical Authority, Harquahala Fire, Avondale Fire and Buckeye Fire worked to fight the blaze that engulfed a 700-foot chicken coop.

According to the 12News report, firefighters were able to contain the flames to that building with minor impingement on the buildings that surrounded the fire.

No human injuries have been reported, but the number of birds affected has not...

Fire at Korean Pig Farm; Over 18,000 Animal Casualties

In the early hours of 25th March, a fire erupted at a Korean pig farm located 50 kilometers south of Seoul, run by a farming cooperative in Icheon-si. Over 16,000 piglets and 2,300 sows were killed in the event.

The fire broke out at 5:45 am with three out of six pig barns being burnt down, as reported by Korean media sources.

No human casualties were reported.