Fire Destroys Two Chicken Houses, Vehicle in Maryland

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Fire in Princess Anne, MD, destroys two chicken houses, killing 41,000 chickens. Estimated $200,000 loss. Investigation ongoing.

A fire in Princess Anne, Maryland, destroyed two large chicken houses and a vehicle on February 28, resulting in the loss of approximately 41,000 chickens. The fire occurred at 12033 Pete’s Hill Road in Somerset County and is currently under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. No injuries were reported, and no arrests have been made.

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The fire broke out around 1:31 p.m. in a 40-by-400-foot chicken house and a 50-by-500-foot chicken house, as well as a Toyota Highlander SUV. The property owner, Luan Nguyen, was not present at the time of the initial system trouble alarm at noon but discovered the fire upon returning to the property about an hour later. Nguyen attempted to prevent the fire from spreading but was ultimately overtaken by the flames, which also engulfed his vehicle.

The Princess Anne Volunteer Fire Company responded to the blaze with 30 firefighters, bringing the fire under control within 45 minutes. The estimated loss from the fire is approximately $150,000 in structural damage and $50,000 in lost contents. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and additional details have not yet been released.

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The Office of the State Fire Marshal is continuing its investigation into the origin and cause of the fire. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact authorities.

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