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Devastating Fire Claims 6,000 Hogs at Ohio Farm

2/26/2026

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  • A fire at Fine Oak Farms in London, Ohio killed about 6,000 hogs and destroyed three of five barns.
  • The blaze was driven by strong winds and began when a refrigerator caught fire in a break room, according to Fire Chief Brian Bennington.
  • Firefighters used more than 250,000 gallons of water over four hours due to limited water supply and high winds.
  • No injuries were reported among workers or firefighters.