Around 32,000 chickens have been killed in a fire at a poultry barn in North Yorkshire.
Crews were called to the farm, located in Upper Dunsforth, near Boroughbridge, on Saturday, July 15.
The blaze tore through a 250ft shed at around 3.30pm that day.
A North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson confirmed that 32,000 chickens had died.
The fire was brought under control by crews the following day, on Sunday.
Station manager Tony Walker said: "No injuries reported but sadly over 32,000 chickens have perished in the blaze.
"Significant damage to the building. Fire Investigation underway."
The cost of farm fires surged past £95 million last year, with arson attacks a growing cause for concern, according to NFU Mutual figures.
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