
Massive Fire Engulfs Texas Chicken Farm
Published on January 31, 2024
A massive fire broke out at a chicken farm located in Kurten, Texas, on Monday, with local authorities estimating that it could take days to fully extinguish, according to multiple reports. Photos released by the Bryan Fire Department show towering plumes of black smoke all around Feather Crest Farm, which is owned by MPS Egg Farms, one of the largest egg producers in the United States. No injuries have been reported as a result of the fire so far and it remains unclear what caused it. Feather Crest Farms CEO Sam Krouse said the fire affected two chicken houses. He did not specify how many chickens perished in the fire or how it would affect the farm’s operation....
