A major chicken farm in Illinois has been completely destroyed by a massive fire, according to reports.
The poultry farm in Farina houses over one million chickens.
The huge blaze has caused a staggering loss of animal life and extensive damage to the property.
The cause is undetermined at present.
However, the blaze will likely revive suspicions that the food supply is being deliberately targeted.
The fire was reported to the authorities at 6.30 pm local time on Wednesday.
The fire continued to spread and rage uncontrollably.
More than 27 fire departments from the local area attended the scene as authorities battled the blaze.
According to reports, the smoke was so heavy that it was picked up on Doppler radar.
The smoke reached between 13,000 and 15,000 feet in the air.
Witnesses said they could see the smoke from the blaze from over 20 miles away.
By Thursday morning, the blaze had been put out.
Officials have since been investigating the scene.
There were no human casualties but the farm itself is said to be totally destroyed.
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