Posted on 07/07/2009, 11:48 am, by mySteinbach

On July 7, 2009 at approximately 1:30 a.m, Steinbach RCMP Detachment were dispatched to a chicken barn fire in the RM of Hanover, one mile north of highway 206 and on the north side of highway 52.  

The fire consumed one of the two attached barns on that location, burning it to the ground and killing approximately 25,000 chickens as well. Due to the quick response of the local fire departments; Grunthal, R.M. of Hanover, and Kleefeld, the second barn was not affected. The  estimated loss is approximately $900,000.

The Fire Commissioners Office was contacted and is assisting with the investigation. The exact cause for the fire has not yet been determined.

The investigation is ongoing.

Cst. MARTENS
Steinbach RCMP
(204)326-4452