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Kilkeel

Up to 2,000 pigs killed in farm blaze in Co Down

The animals were housed in a shed that caught alight in Kilkeel, Co Down.

UP TO 2,000 pigs have died in a fire on a farm in Co Down.

Firefighters were called to the blaze in Kilkeel shortly before 9pm last night.

Four fire appliances attended the scene in Carrigenagh Road and worked to prevent the flames spreading from a shed housing the pigs to adjacent farm buildings.

Between 1,500 and 2,000 pigs are believed to have been killed.

One fire worker suffered minor burns to his feet in the incident. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

The fire, which is believed to have been accidental, was brought under control at around 11.50pm.

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Up to 2,000 pigs killed in farm blaze in Co Down

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