Over 100,000 chickens killed in massive poultry farm blaze in Poland
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Flames completely engulfed the building housing the animals in the village of Fałkowice in Poland’s Opole region on Thursday evening, with the fire breaking out at around 6pm, according to emergency services.
It is unclear exactly how many chickens were housed in the structure. A police statement said around 130,000 hens were kept there, while preliminary media reports, citing a fire department spokesperson, provided a higher number of 150,000.
One fire department source, cited by news site Interia, said the number could be as high as 400,000.
In recent developments, Poland has been grappling with a series of devastating fires affecting industrial and other buildings, with significant incidents reported as of October 23, 2025. Among the most alarming was a massive blaze at a poultry farm, which resulted in substantial losses and raised concerns about fire safety standards in agricultural facilities. The fire at the poultry farm not only caused the tragic loss of thousands of birds but also highlighted the vulnerability of such establishments to fire hazards. In addition to the poultry farm incident, several industrial sites across the country have experienced fires, leading to disruptions in operations and raising environmental concerns due to the potential release of hazardous materials. These incidents have prompted authorities to call for a thorough review of fire safety regulations and the implementation of more stringent measures to prevent future occurrences. The recent spate of fires has underscored the urgent need for improved fire prevention strategies and has sparked a national conversation about the adequacy of current safety protocols in protecting both human lives and economic assets.
Flames completely engulfed the building housing the animals in the village of Fałkowice in Poland’s Opole region on Thursday evening, with the fire breaking out at around 6pm, according to emergency services.
It is unclear exactly how many chickens were housed in the structure. A police statement said around 130,000 hens were kept there, while preliminary media reports, citing a fire department spokesperson, provided a higher number of 150,000.
One fire department source, cited by news site Interia, said the number could be as high as 400,000.
Police urged people to exercise caution and to follow the instructions of emergency services on site.
Photos posted by police to social media indicated that the blaze had been mostly extinguished by Friday morning.
