All chickens survive 4th of July coop fire in Baker City
By Logan Bagett on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
BAKER CITY — Firefighters in Baker City prevented a situation that could have resulted in a tragic barbecued chicken incident on the 4th of July.
Crews were dispatched on Saturday night at approximately 10:16 p.m. near 4th Street and Failing Avenue for a chicken coop that was on fire. The flames had spread to the siding of a nearby garage, according to Baker City Fire and Rescue Station 24.
Baker City Fire personnel wrote, “The fire was extinguished and contained to only the siding of garage and chicken coop with no extension into the garage. All chickens survived. Part-time firefighters were called in and responded to the scene to assist with overhaul.”
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is undetermined, according to fire officials.
