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At Least 14 Goats Killed in Knightsen Barn Fire

Cause of fire likely an accidental electrical fire

by ECT

At 5:55 pm Wednesday, the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District responded to a report of a barn fire in the 1000 block of Delta Road in the Town of Knightsen.

Crews arrived to more than half the barn on fire with animals inside. Crews were able to get some animals out, including chickens, but 14-goats died.  Several cows were able to break down the door to get out as the fire approach them.

No other injuries were reported.

On Thursday morning, Fire Marshal Steve Aubert called the cause of the fire an accidental electrical fire which damaged 50% of the large barn. Confirmed loss of animals included goats and chicken.

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District assisted with the fire response.

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5 comments

STREET-SWEEPER Dec 9, 2021 - 3:42 pm

14 goats? Lots of lonely nights ahead for all you Hillbillies.

Toooo Dec 10, 2021 - 10:21 am

STREET-SWEEPER don’t quit ur day job

STREET-SWEEPER Dec 10, 2021 - 6:11 pm

Exhibit A 🤣

Deliverance Dec 10, 2021 - 8:24 pm

Hey Street Sweeper, you got a pretty mouth.

That’sme Dec 15, 2021 - 6:50 pm

Real classy people y’all must be from bethel island. No loss of life is funny unless maybe people like you guys. What a waste of space.

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