An explosion and fire occurred at Rose Acre Farms’ Seymour, Indiana, farm just before midnight on November 30.
According to media outlet The Tribune, there was an explosion in the ammonia room that controls refrigeration in the facility’s egg cooler. Shortly after, Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to the fire.
No employees or first responders were injured and no birds were harmed during the incident. The cause of the explosion has not been reported on as of December 2.
Another egg farm explosion
In November 2024, an egg farm located near Newton, Kansas, also experienced an explosion, which led to a house on the premises containing approximately 20,000 birds to catch fire. The structure collapsed and the birds were not able to be saved.
No injuries were reported at the time of the incident and the owners of the farm were not identified. The cause of the explosion appeared to be related to a gas leak.
