Published Aug 15, 2026Last updated 34 minutes ago1 minute readA fire at this farm in Lunenburg County Thursday night doesn’t appear suspicious, RCMP say. The farm was also the site of a break-in last month in which someone shut off the vetilation system, resulting in the death of 10,000 chickens. Photo by Josh Healey /The Chronicle HeraldArticle contentA fire at the same property where 10,000 chickens died last month when someone shut down their barn’s ventilation system doesn’t appear to be suspicious, RCMP say. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentOakehill firefighters were called to a garage fire at the farm property on Naugler Road in Pine Grove, Lunenburg County just after 11 p.m. Thursday night. They called for assistance from Northfield. Blockhouse, Dayspring and Conquerall Bank. Article contentArticle contentRCMP spokesman Sgt. Andrew Joyce said the building was more of a shed. He said the fire was investigated by the fire department and determined to be electrical in nature involving an extension cord. Article contentOn July 25, RCMP were called to the same farm after the owners discovered that someone had broken in overnight and turned off the ventilation system. Article contentThe act caused temperatures in the barn to rise, killing 10,000 chickens. That incident is still under investigation. Article contentArticle content
Fire at Nova Scotia farm where 10,000 chickens were killed in a break-in last month not suspicious, RCMP say
