New Britain herald., 1922-07-24
POULTRY BUILDING
 DESTROYED BY FIRE Michael Kosenkos Farm Suffers x Heavy Damages FIREMEN ARE COMPLIMENIED Aces Win From Hartford Team, Dis playing Finest Brand of Ball at Local Diamond-Episcopal Church Meetings-Other' Items.
FlREMEN ARE C0MPLIMENlED

Fire, one of the most serious that has visited Plainville since the old Town hall burned down several years ago. destroyed the main poultry build ings of Michael Kosenko breeder of prize hens, on South Washington street yesterday. The damage, esti- mated by MT. Kosenko, was s4,5oo.
 The fire started in small shed near the main building about 3:45 o'clock yesterday morning. It was discovered by Mrs. Kosenko and the alarm was sent in immediately The firemen lost no time in arriving at the scene of the blaze, but were nable to lay any hose because of the fact that the nearest hydrant was at Pearl street, distance of 1,500 feet away.
 It was therefore necessary to form a bucket brigade to save the nearby houses and little or nothing could be done to stem the fire in the farm buildings.
 The buildings held close to 1000 chickens. and of these 300 were burned to death.
 Fire Gains Roadway.
 At the first sign of the blaze in the small shed, Mrs. Kosenko aroused her husband. who immediately ran out to the main buildings and opened the doors in order to let the chickens escape. When the doors opened, draft swept through the barn which gave the fire headway.
 Mr. Kosenko sent in the alarm. The fire department lost no time in responding and on their arrival saw lthe uselessness of trying to save the buildings. so they bent their efforts to applying water to the three surround 'ng homes. one of which had taken rra from the flying sparks.
 Residents Assist.
 | The blaze, leaping skyward brought l lVndreds ,i neiehbors to the fire 1ho 1 y.aIly lent q hand on the bucket l .r;gada. Water was secured from a nearby we'll which was applied to the small barns and houses near the blaze. The smell of roasting birds filled the air and hundreds of them, with their feathers burned off, were in groups about the yard. Others | scampered about the grounds and sought hiding places from whence they were afterwards routed out Bremen Worked Hard. l The f1remen worked tirelessly and | hard fighting the flames and saved 1 considerable movable property. MT. Nosenko gave them much praise in l their efforts to save the building and | l for the fact that his home was lpared. He also thanked the many -esidents who came to his assistance. Barn Considered Safe. The poultry barn, which was erect ed in 1920 was considered safe building. It was 206 feet long and Is feet wide, a modern chicken building in every respect. The en- ire place was equipped with electric lights. The current, however had been shut off during the summer nonths.' The value of the barn was placed at s3,o00 and carried but s1, GOO insurance. The chickens which were lost. were all excellent breeders and generally sold for s5 a piece.
 Mir. Kosenko had always kept his sheds clean to prevent any fires from starting in them and is at a loss to explain how this one started. It is believed, however, that some one had occupied the small shed during the night and upon leaving at an early hour, threw a match which started the straw going.
 Farm Now Crowded.
 With the loss of his largest barn, Nfr. kosenko finds now that his place { is more than crowded with the chickens left practically without a roof. There are upwards of 500 that ] must be quartered in the other sheds. 7
 Mr. Kosenko will commence huild- ing at once and expects to be ready i