"Massive Explosion and Fire Wipes Out 18,000 Cows in Texas Dairy Farm"

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An explosion and fire at a dairy farm in Texas has killed 18,000 cattle, making it the deadliest fire involving cattle ever recorded. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but a malfunction in a piece of equipment is suspected. The farm, which opened just over three years ago, employed between 50 to 60 people. The cleanup effort will be a massive task, with state and dairy officials working together to dispose of the animal carcasses.
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