Large fire destroys chicken farm in Mönsterås.
A large fire destroyed a chicken farm in Mönsterås, Sweden. Ninety thousand chickens died in the blaze. Firefighters worked to control the fire.
The fire happened on Saturday night. It completely destroyed the building that housed the chickens. Firefighters spent several hours trying to stop the fire. This event was difficult for the egg industry. Officials were worried about the timing of the fire.
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Highlights
Major Fire at Chicken Farm
A large fire destroyed a building with 90,000 chickens in Mönsterås, Sweden.
Chickens Died in the Fire
Ninety thousand chickens died due to the fire.
Firefighters Contained the Blaze
Firefighters worked for hours to control the fire.
Difficult Time for Egg Industry
The fire happened at a bad time for the egg industry.
Svenska Ägg Expressed Concern
Officials from Svenska ägg were worried about the timing.