8,000 live chickens in a lorry caught fire on Benburb Road, Moy, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland, causing road closures and animal fatalities.

On September 15, a lorry carrying over 8,000 live chickens caught fire on Benburb Road in Moy, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland, leading to road closures. Emergency services contained the fire, but several chickens died, and some escaped. Veterinarians were on-site to assist in recovering the animals, while the Northern Ireland Battery Hen Rescue organization sought help for rehabilitating survivors. The fire's cause remains undetermined.

September 15, 2024
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