Over 5,000 chickens killed in a poultry farm fire near Cheyyar
A blaze at a poultry farm near Cheyyar in Tamil Nadu has killed more than 5,000 chickens, according to local authorities. The fire, which broke out early on Tuesday, destroyed the facility’s storage and housing areas. Farm workers and nearby residents were evacuated, and emergency services are investigating the cause. The incident has raised concerns about fire safety in large poultry operations.