Over 1,000 pigs die in Zabaykalsky pig farm fire
A large fire at a pig farm in Makkaveyovo, Zabaykalsky Krai, killed over 1,000 pigs and destroyed three animal housing units. The fire, which broke out in the night of August 12–13, was caused by a short circuit, according to preliminary investigations.
Consensus
- A fire occurred at a pig farm in Makkaveyovo in Zabaykalsky Krai on the night of August 12–13.
- The fire destroyed three animal housing buildings.
- The fire covered an area of 800 square meters.
- More than 1,000 pigs died in the fire.
- Approximately 300 pigs were rescued by farm staff.
- The fire was caused by a short circuit, according to a preliminary investigation.
- Firefighting efforts involved 19 personnel and 7 units of equipment.
- Firefighters managed to extinguish open flames within one hour after localization.
- Firefighters are currently conducting water application and structural debris removal.
Points of divergence
- The pig farm is owned by LLC 'Novy Mirok', with a Chinese citizen, Ke Yan, as the founder, and Gennady Strelets as general director. The company had net assets of nearly 173.7 million rubles and a profit of 1.44 million rubles in 2025. — interfax
- The farm began operations in 2013 with 76 elite pigs, and the herd later grew to 2,500. — interfax
- The farm was registered in 2003. — interfax
- Experts from a fire laboratory are still working at the scene. — interfax
Coverage (4 sources)
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