Michigan Building Fire Kills 6,000 Pigs

KINDE, Mich. -- Firefighters were called to a blaze near Kinde, in Huron County, on Friday evening. About 6,000 small pigs were killed when a pig nursery caught fire. Authorities said no one was hurt, but a building was completely destroyed. Its not clear what sparked the flames, but investigators believe the fire was accidental.
Jan. 26, 2011

KINDE, Mich. --

Firefighters were called to a blaze near Kinde, in Huron County, on Friday evening.

About 6,000 small pigs were killed when a pig nursery caught fire.

Authorities said no one was hurt, but a building was completely destroyed.

Its not clear what sparked the flames, but investigators believe the fire was accidental.

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