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Chicken Shed Fire: Accidental Blaze Visible for Miles
2 Jun
Summary
- Fire accidental, caused by electrical fault in a chicken shed.
- Blaze covered four acres, visible from miles away.
- Site had previous avian flu outbreak and containment order.
A large fire at a chicken shed on Checkley Lane, near Bridgemere, Cheshire, has been attributed to an accidental electrical fault. The blaze, which occurred on Friday morning, generated a smoke plume visible from several miles away, prompting residents to close windows and doors. Ten fire engines were dispatched to the scene, with approximately 50 firefighters working to control the fire.
The fire involved an empty poultry shed measuring 100m by 100m, covering an area of about four acres. Fire crews utilized multiple hose reels and main jets to combat the flames and prevent further spread. Emergency services also managed traffic on the M6 due to the visibility of the smoke.
It was revealed that parts of the farm were under a containment order following an avian flu outbreak late last year. The sheds had since been decontaminated and were awaiting official clearance for the reintroduction of poultry. Despite these challenges, the business, operated by four generations, is committed to resuming operations once the owners have had time to recover.
