Fire breaks out at poultry farm in Vogum, Vatnsleysuströnd
Sunday 17th November 2024 on 02:59 in
Iceland
A fire broke out late at night in a large poultry farm located in Vogum, on the Vatnsleysuströnd. The emergency services reported significant flames erupting from the roof when they arrived on the scene. A large firefighting team was dispatched to manage the situation.
According to officials, the firefighting efforts are expected to continue into the early hours of the morning. Witnesses in the vicinity reported seeing considerable flames and thick smoke billowing from the structure. One resident expressed concern about the fate of the chickens in the facility as the blaze continued to burn.
Firefighters from the local station and additional units from nearby areas were engaged in battling the flames at the poultry farm. Due to the intensity of the fire, the crews have been working diligently to control and extinguish the blaze, which has drawn attention from the surrounding community.
As the incident unfolds, fire officials are reviewing the situation on the ground, assessing both the potential for further fire spread and the well-being of the animals affected by the incident.