Devastating Fire at Southfork Dairy Farm Kills 18,000 Cattle and Injures One Worker

A devastating fire at Southfork Dairy Farm near Dimmitt, Texas, has killed an estimated 18,000 head of cattle and critically injured one worker. According to Castro County Sheriff Salvador Rivera, the explosion and fire were likely caused by overheated equipment and will be investigated by state fire marshals.

The Animal Welfare Institute has reported that this is the deadliest barn fire recorded since the Institute began tracking the fires in 2013. The fire erupted on Monday, April 10th, and fire crews worked late into the night to contain the blaze. One employee was rescued from the farm facility.

The Southfork Dairy Farm is a family-owned business that has been in operation for over 40 years. The farm is home to over 18,000 cows, which were worth millions of dollars. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but Sheriff Rivera believes it was caused by overheated equipment.

The community of Dimmitt is mourning the loss of the cows and the injured worker. The Animal Welfare Institute has set up a donation page to help the family of the injured worker and to help the farm rebuild.

The Southfork Dairy Farm fire is a tragedy that has deeply impacted the community of Dimmitt. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but the Animal Welfare Institute has reported that this is the deadliest barn fire recorded since 2013. The community is coming together to support the injured worker and the family-owned business.