35,000 chickens killed as massive fire destroys Maryland poultry house

Massive Maryland chicken house fire kills 35,000 birds and causes more than $500K in damage

FEDERALSBURG, MD — A raging fire tore through a massive chicken house in Caroline County on Saturday afternoon, killing 35,000 chickens and causing more than half a million dollars in damage, investigators said.

The fire broke out May 10 at about 12:50 p.m. at 6621 Reliance Road in Federalsburg.

According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, flames engulfed a 60-by-500-foot chicken house before firefighters rushed to contain the blaze.

Officials said the structure suffered an estimated $500K in damage, while another $35K in losses came from the chickens that perished in the fire.

The owner discovered the fire and called for help.

About 60 firefighte...