Nearly 16,000 chickens killed in Eastern Shore fire

Nearly 16,000 chickens are dead after a fire ripped through a poultry house in Federalsburg last week.

Officials estimate that the fire cost approximately $200,000 worth of damage between the structure and the contents.

No people were hurt during the blaze.

Investigators are asking anyone who might have information on the fire to call them at (410) 822-7609.