By Q Radio News
16,000 chickens have been killed in a farm shed fire in Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh.
Emergency services were called to the blaze on the Marble Arch Road before 7.30am this morning.
The fire was brought under control by 3.50pm.
An investigation into the cause of the blaze is ongoing.
A Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service Spokesperson said, "A Water tanker and appliances from Belleek, Enniskillen and Irvinestown stations attended the scene.
"Firefighters using Breathing Apparatus and Water Jets worked in difficult conditions to bring the large shed fire under control by 15:50hrs
"Unfortunately, 16000 chickens were killed in the incident. Investigation into the cause is ongoing."
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