This is the aftermath of a massive fire that started in the Township of Langley early Sunday morning. It wiped out the farmer’s two large barns and with them the heartbreaking slaughter of nearly 27,000 chickens. Of the Township of Langley Fire Department, that responded to the emergency within minutes. Crews arrived on scene around 2 a.m. Tuesday to fight the quickly spreading fire.
By the time firefighters arrived, the fire was already fully involved. Each barn that was part of the incident was around 400 yards long, making that a serious task for the responding teams. On scene Deputy Fire Chief Cory Parker reiterated that the fire had been very fast moving, requiring a strong defensive response from the department.
Response Efforts
Ten fire trucks rushed to contain the blaze. At the same time, an estimated 30 firefighters were openly involved in that operation and contributing significantly. Combined teams went to work for nearly five hours before finally getting the stubborn fire under control. As the day progressed, crews worked to extinguish lingering hot spots to keep the fire from smoking up again.
Thanks to the swift action of the firefighters, a third barn on the property was saved from being destroyed. It was the quick and decisive action of Deputy Fire Chief Cory Parker and his team that kept this historic loss from being more devastating.
Investigation and Impact
Authorities are still working to determine what caused the fire. Now, they’re trying to figure how a fire of that magnitude started on Sunday, Sept. 16 in the pre-dawn hours. The slaughter of 27,000 chickens took a huge toll on local agriculture. This uncertainty has caused considerable alarm among farmers with respect to both animal welfare and economic impact.
This incident has been remarkable not just because of its scale, but because of the deep implications that this has on food supply chains. As farmers continue to address the damage from this destructive disaster, our local community is with those impacted, doing everything we can.
Continuing Updates
Authorities provided their last update regarding the incident on June 30, 2025, at 10:16 p.m., indicating that firefighters would continue to monitor the site for any lingering risks. The Township of Langley Fire Department is committed to adhering to all health and safety directives. In many places, they are just starting to calculate the scope and cost of the damage.
