KUCHING: It was a fiery tragedy where about 10,000 chickens were turned into an unplanned ‘roast feast’ when a block of chicken coop went up in flames at Jalan Matang Batu 8 here, early this morning.
According to the State Fire and Rescue Department, firefighters from the Petra Jaya and Batu Lintang stations rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call at 3.43 am.
Despite their swift response, the massive chicken coop, measuring 128×14 meters, was completely engulfed and razed.
The flames were eventually brought under control at 4.42 am, followed by extensive cooling and overhaul operations to prevent any potential reignition.
While no human casualties were reported, the chickens were less fortunate. The cause of the blaze and the losses incurred are still under investigation.
For now, this is one ‘roasted chicken’ meal that everyone will undoubtedly want to avoid.
