Fire Erupts in Slate Hill Chicken Coop, Swiftly Contained

January 08, 2026 | Slate Hill, NY

A working fire broke out in a chicken coop at 15 Memory Lane early on Jan. 8. First responders arrived promptly and knocked down the flames, containing the incident without further spread. The Orange County Fire Department responded to the call at 8:25 a.m. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Fire in a chicken coop now knocked down.

This incident highlights the importance of proper maintenance for outbuildings to prevent such hazards on residential properties.

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