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Goats and chickens die in chicken coop fire in Colorado

By Jennifer McRae

April 25, 2025 / 10:12 AM MDT / CBS Colorado

Goats and chickens die in chicken coop fire in Adams County

Three goats and several chickens died in a fire at a chicken coop in Adams County. The fire broke out in the 1500 block of East 73rd Avenue on Thursday.

Crews responded to a structure fire in the 1500 block of East 73rd Ave. in Adams County. Adams County Fire Rescue

When crews with Adams County Fire Rescue arrived, they found a tree and an outdoor shed/chicken coop engulfed in flames. Unfortunately, three goats and several chickens died in the fire.

Adams County Fire Rescue crews saved a goat by giving it oxygen. Adams County Fire Rescue

Crews were able to save a baby goat by supplying oxygen.

What caused the fire is being investigated.

Jennifer McRae

Jennifer McRae is a digital media producer for CBS Colorado with more than 25 years of experience in news. Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.