A huge explosion has triggered a massive fire at a major chicken farm in Texas, according to reports.
Early reports indicate that the Feather Crest Farms in Bryan, Texas may have been completely destroyed by the incident.
Numerous fire departments have been battling the blaze.
Additional emergency personnel have also been responding to the fire.
Authorities reported received reports of an explosion at the chicken farm plant on Highway 21 near Kurten.
Videos of the scene show the site is overwhelmed with flames.
The fire continues to rage on the south end of the plant near Democrat Road.
Smoke can be seen billowing into the sky from miles around.
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Brazos County Sheriff Wayne Dicky reported that Highway 21 is reduced to one lane and that Democrat Road is now closed.
He also reiterated that the area should be avoided by drivers and onlookers.
Authorities first responded to the explosion on Monday evening.
Around 6:30 p.m., Bryan Texas Utilities posted on X that “system operators must take around 140 customers out of service so firefighters can safely respond to the fire off Hwy 21.”
System operators must take approximately 140 customers out of service so firefighters can safely respond to a fire off Hwy 21. #BTUAlerts
— Bryan Texas Utilities (@BTU_BryanTX) January 30, 2024
There has been no further information reported regarding how the fire started.
Authorities say that they are continuing to investigate the fire’s origins.
Footage shared by photographer James Nowak with KBTX shows that the fire at Feather Crest Farms is burning on the south end near Democrat Road. Still no word on what started it.
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— 🚨 Rusty Surette 🚨 (@KBTXRusty) January 30, 2024
Additionally, no human injuries have been reported at the scene.
This is a developing story.
Check back for updates.
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