Chickens die in Newark fire

28 July 1999

Chickens die in Newark fire

TWENTY THOUSAND chickens died in a fire at a poultry farm caused by a faulty heater near Newark, Nottinghamshire.

Five crews were called to Dawsons Poultry Farm in Walesby, but were unable to save the birds.

• The Times 28/07/99 page 9 (News in Brief)