Faulty Cord Blamed for Fire Last Week at N.S. Farm Where 10,000 Chickens Died in July

Faulty extension cord blamed for N.S. fire that killed 10K chickens - Halifax

As for the investigation to determine who is responsible for the chickens’ deaths, RCMP say no one has been charged because of a lack of evidence.

Faulty cord blamed for fire last week at N.S. farm where 10,000 chickens died in July

LUNENBURG - A faulty extension cord is being blamed for a shed fire last week at a farm near Lunenburg, where 10,000 chickens died last month after someone broke into

Faulty extension cord blamed for N.S. fire that killed 10K chickens

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 17, 2026 4:44 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A faulty extension cord is being blamed for a shed fire last week at a farm near Lunenburg where 10,000 chickens died last month after someone broke into a barn and deliberately turned off ventilation fans. RCMP say they are still investigating the break-in on July 25, but they confir…