Log burner blamed for fire which killed 20 chickens on Sunderland allotments

Sparks from a log burner have been blamed for a fire which killed 20 chickens in Sunderland.
Twenty chickens died in the fire. Pic: TWFRSTwenty chickens died in the fire. Pic: TWFRS
Twenty chickens died in the fire. Pic: TWFRS

Firefighters rescued 130 chickens but 20 had died due to smoke inhalation.

Some of the damage. Pic: TWFRSSome of the damage. Pic: TWFRS
Some of the damage. Pic: TWFRS
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The fire was caused by embers from a log burner and damaged sheds and chicken coops.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Service is urging people to take extra care when using log burners.

For safety tips, visit the brigade website.