Summary
Flames quickly engulfed three large buildings at a poultry farm in Stanwood early Wednesday, burning the 600-foot-long structures to the ground and causing millions in damage.
Story Published: Jun 3, 2009 at 6:46 AM PST
Story Updated: Jun 3, 2009 at 6:14 PM PST
The fire broke out around midnight at the farm at 1930 268th Street NW, and flames quickly engulfed the three large buildings.
Tanker trucks were needed to bring in water, complicating firefighting efforts.
"This is a very large, intense firefight," Battalion Chief Christian Davis said.
The three buildings - each about 60 feet wide and 600 feet long - burned to the ground with chickens inside.
Firefighters estimate the damage at $2.2 million.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, and Davis said crews were expected to remain on scene through much of the morning putting out hot spots.
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