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Faulty extension cord blamed for N.S. fire that killed 10K chickens

Global News Canada · August 17, 2026 at 4:44 p.m.

Faulty extension cord blamed for N.S. fire that killed 10K chickens

As for the investigation to determine who is responsible for the chickens’ deaths, RCMP say no one has been charged because of a lack of evidence.

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