A massive fire broke out at Farina Farms Inc. in Marion County, Illinois, on Wednesday night, resulting in the deaths of millions of chickens.
The fire, which began around 6:30 p.m. along Highway 37, quickly escalated into a 5-alarm fire, requiring the intervention of at least 20 different fire departments from surrounding areas, according to WAND TV. Described as "Humongous" by Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps, the fire engulfed multiple buildings spanning 200-300 yards in length.
"The fire at the Chicken Farm south of Farina is so hot it is actually producing a rare type of cloud over it. It's called a" pyrocumulus cloud.
"If fires burn hot enough, they can create clouds that produce lighting and rain, called pyrocumulonimbus clouds. That probably isn't the case in Farina, but the fire is being spotted on radar between 12,000 to 15,000 feet high!" he added.
The Beckemeyer Volunteer Fire Department alone transported nearly 30,000 gallons of water over a distance of 45 miles to assist in the firefighting efforts, according to Chief Luke Baker.
"Requests like this are made by MABAS to bring resources in from different areas so as not to deplete a whole county's fire departments in one place. All in all, it was a massive effort by these first responders to bring it under control." The cause of the fire remained unknown.
"We're monitoring developments regarding last night's devastating fire at Farina Farms in Marion County, just on the other side of our district line. Thanks to the swift and courageous action of first responders, it appears there were no injuries," said Rep. Mike Bost.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/05/millions-chickens-killed-5-alarm-fire-farina-farms/
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