30 chickens dead following barn blaze in Ottawa Valley
Posted Jan 7, 2025 02:16:16 PM.
Last Updated Jan 7, 2025 03:26:40 PM.
Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) responded to a fire Tuesday morning after a call to 911 from the owner of the structure.
After 6:28 a.m., firefighters arrived on scene to a barn fully engulfed in flames and smoke on Walter Bradley Road near Pakenham, on the Ottawa border. Responding OFS members said the barn was starting to collapse.
There were no humans inside but there were eight horses and 30 chickens. Officials confirm the horses were rescued but the chickens were killed in the blaze.
The fire was brought under control around 10:40 a.m. after crews battles strong winds and extremely cold temperatures for hours.
Work wasn’t done there as there were ongoing concerns for possible hot spots. An excavator was called to assist with moving debris to expose danger areas and eliminate further risk.
