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Goats and chickens die in chicken coop fire in Colorado

Goats and chickens die in chicken coop fire in Adams County
Goats and chickens die in chicken coop fire in Adams County 00:19

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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