Canada· August 17, 2026 at 08:44 p.m.
Faulty Extension Cord Causes Shed Fire, Kills 10,000 Chickens in Nova Scotia
Key takeaways
- 10,000 chickens died due to a fire caused by a faulty extension cord
- The fire occurred at a farm near Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
- No one was injured in the fire
A fire at a chicken farm near Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, has resulted in the death of 10,000 chickens. The cause of the fire, which occurred last week, was determined to be an accidental electrical fault due to a faulty extension cord. The fire caused minor damage and no injuries. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are still investigating a break-in at the farm on July 25 that led to someone turning off ventilation fans, contributing to the chickens' deaths. No one has been charged due to a lack of evidence. The RCMP are asking for public assistance in their ongoing investigation.
