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Chickens rescued in Colorado after propane tank destroys chicken coop

Firefighters in the foothills west of Denver rushed to a call where a propane tank had crashed into a chicken coop. On Wednesday, Evergreen Fire Rescue crews were called to a home where the tank rollover happened. 

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A propane tank crashed into a chicken coop in Evergreen. Evergreen Fire Rescue

When they arrived, firefighters found the propane tank had rolled down a hill and knocked over a chicken coop. They turned off the tank and began rescuing the chickens.

All five chickens were rescued and survived.

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All five chickens were rescued after a propane tank crashed into a chicken coop in Evergreen. Evergreen Fire Rescue

What caused the propane tank to become dislodged and roll down the hill is being investigated. 

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