ON-FARM

South Australian abattoir goes up in flames

AUSTRALIA’S largest multi-species meat processing plant, Murray Bridge in South Australia owned by Thomas Foods International, has been engulfed by fire with extensive damage to the meat works’ near-new boning room and basement.

Kristy Moroney
South Australian abattoir goes up in flames

Around 20 firefighters initially arrived on the scene on 3 January and were soon met with 100 reinforcements from both the Metropolitan Fire Service and from the Country Fire Service who attended the blaze...

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