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Several Chickens Die in Pomona Coop Fire
February 15, 2026 | NEW YORK
CHRIS KEAR, Correspondent

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This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
POMONA, NY - On Sunday, February 15, 2026, the Hillcrest Fire Department responded to 137 Camp Hill Road in Pomona for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, it was determined that a 20’ x 15’ chicken coop was on fire with possible exposure issues. The fire was quickly knocked down, and it was determined that there was no extension to a nearby garage. Unfortunately, a few chickens perished in the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.