3 juveniles suspected in massive fire at Jaffrey farm, officials say
Blaze destroyed multistory chicken house
Published 10:10 AM EDT Jul 19, 2016
JAFFREY, N.H. —Three juveniles may be linked to a massive fire that destroyed a multistory chicken house in Jaffrey last week, according to fire officials.
Fire crews from multiple towns responded to the farm at Nutting Road on Wednesday. They found the coop, which was built in the 1930s, engulfed in flames.
The investigation is ongoing and the juveniles are cooperating with authorities, according to officials.
“Anytime you believe a youth has been involved in fire-setting behavior, the reason must be identified by a trained professional,” said Deputy State Fire Marshal Keith Rodenhiser. “Even curiosity fire-setting by young children needs to be taken seriously."
No chickens were in the building at the time of the fire. One firefighter was treated for heat exposure. No serious injuries were reported.