Millions of farm animals die in barn fires — a crisis we can no longer ignore

Millions of farm animals have died in barn fires, with nearly 120,000 deaths in the first three months of 2026 and 6.8 million deaths from 2013 to 2023. The incidents often occur on factory farms, where thousands of animals are trapped in crowded conditions. These tragedies are considered preventable, but little action is taken due to a lack of incentive in the profit-driven industry.