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Goats and chickens die in chicken coop fire in Colorado

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. 

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 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. 

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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. 

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