A family-run poultry farm in Scotland has suffered damages to their business after a fire engulfed a packing shed in flames.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) stated that it was first alerted at 1:31am on Saturday, December 20, to reports of a building fire at Corrie Mains Farm in Mauchline, East Ayrshire.
A total of six appliances were dispatched during the incident to control the flames.
SFRS said: “Firefighters extinguished a well-established fire affecting an external farm storage building; there were no casualties and crews left the scene around 9.58am, after ensuring the area was made safe.”
Firefighters returned to the poultry farm on the following day (Sunday, December 21) due to the building reigniting, which was completely extinguished around 1:36am in the early hours of the morning.
Corrie Mains Farm confirmed that none of their flock were hurt due to the fire, however the packing shed and all stocks of eggs were lost as a result.
The cause of the fire remains unknown at this moment of time.
Aftermath
In a social media post, Corrie Mains Farm, which is a family-run poultry farm, said they were “devastated” following the fire.
The poultry farm announced that the business will be “shut until further notice”, however customers can still buy their limited availability of eggs through their egg box, which can found at the entrance of farm.
Corrie Mains Farm also expressed their gratitude to everyone who supported them “during this devastating time.”
Farm Fires
Separately, NFU Mutual has urged farmers to have checks carried out on their electrical systems this winter following a sharp rise in farm fires.
Evita van Gestel of NFU Mutual Risk Management Services said: “Electrical faults are now one of the three major causes of farm fires together with arson and lightning strikes.
“Regular inspections of all wiring, electrical equipment and control systems can significantly reduce the risk of fires breaking out in farm buildings.
“Even though it’s an added cost at a time when farm finances are stretched, it’s a legal requirement to do these inspections, which should be carried out by qualified electricians with experience of working on farms,” she added.
