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Barn Fire

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tragedy2 years ago

Texas dairy farm explosion claims 18,000 cattle lives.

An explosion at a dairy farm in Texas has killed an estimated 18,000 cattle and critically injured one person. The cause of the explosion is believed to be overheated equipment and is under investigation by state fire marshals. This is the deadliest barn fire recorded since the Animal Welfare Institute began tracking fires, and the deadliest involving cattle in the past decade.

tragedy2 years ago

"Deadliest Barn Fire in US History Kills 18,000 Cows on Texas Farm"

An explosion and fire at a family dairy farm in west Texas killed more than 18,000 cows, making it the deadliest barn blaze on record in the US. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and there are no federal regulations protecting animals from such fires. The Animal Welfare Institute has called for federal laws to prevent barn fires, which kill hundreds of thousands of farm animals each year.

tragedy2 years ago

"Texas Dairy Farm Tragedy: Over 18,000 Cows Lost in Blaze and Explosion"

More than 18,000 cows died in an explosion and fire at a family dairy farm in west Texas, marking the deadliest barn blaze on record in the United States. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and there are no federal regulations protecting animals from such fires. The Animal Welfare Institute has called for federal laws to prevent barn fires, which kill hundreds of thousands of farm animals each year.

agriculture2 years ago

Deadly explosion at Texas dairy farm kills thousands of cattle and injures one person.

An explosion at the South Fork Dairy in Dimmitt, Texas, has resulted in the loss of upwards of 18,000 cattle, making it the deadliest barn fire for cattle overall and the most devastating barn fire in Texas since 2013. Only a small percentage of cows survived, and the surviving cattle have been moved to a separate facility. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is assisting the dairy owner with carcass disposal and debris issues. Nearly 6.5 million farm animals have perished in barn fires since 2013, according to the Animal Welfare Institute.