Colcord chicken houses burned; arson suspected in blaze
Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008
COLCORD, Okla. — A fire that police think was arson destroyed three chickens houses and damaged another at a farm on U. S. Highway 59.
Firefighters from Kansas, Jay, Colcord and Oaks responded to the blaze that started at about 5 a. m. Tuesday, said investigator Todd Stanley of Delaware County, Okla., Sheriff’s Office.
The farm is at 55319 Highway 59 near Colcord.
“ We suspect it is arson, ” Stanley said.
The fire burned wood and insulation throughout the chicken houses.
No chickens were in the houses when they caught fire.
A load of chickens was set to arrive at 9 a. m. Monday morning, Stanley said.
He said he is unsure why someone would’ve set the fire.
Suspect information would not be released.
“ We’re still under initial investigations, ” Stanley said.
Oklahoma Fire Marshal’s Office is also investigating the blaze.
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