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Fire Destroys Hurd Farm Processing Shed Days Before Thanksgiving, Killing 75 Turkeys

The blaze wiped out processing equipment, jeopardizing a key holiday income stream.

Overview

  • The overnight fire in an equipment shed at the Hampton, New Hampshire farm left the building a total loss with no human injuries reported.
  • Owners said all turkey processing equipment was ruined and the majority of birds already processed were destroyed.
  • Seventy-five live turkeys died in the blaze, according to a Facebook message from the Hurd family.
  • The farm asked customers for patience as it assesses damage and prepares to share a recovery plan and timeline.
  • Owner Steve Hurd told WMUR that Thanksgiving typically accounts for about one-third of the farm’s annual income, heightening the financial impact.