'Fire-breathing' chickens spark curiosity in Indian village

Owner of the chickens, has reached out to local authorities for assistance in determining exact cause of the incident.

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A bizarre incident in Hadige village of India's Karnataka state, has left locals and social media users in shock after twelve chickens died under strange circumstances on December 18, 2024.

The unusual phenomenon involved the chickens emitting flames from their mouths when pressure was applied to their bodies.

Videos of the incident have gone viral, quickly spreading across social media platforms. While the videos remain unverified, they have sparked a mixture of amusement and concern, with netizens dubbing the creatures “dragon chickens” or “Charizard chickens” in reference to the fire-breathing Pokémon.

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Theories surrounding the cause of the fire-breathing chickens suggest the possibility of chemical ingestion, leading to an exothermic reaction. Contamination in the chickens’ feed or environmental factors are being considered as potential culprits.

Ravi, the owner of the chickens, has reached out to local authorities for assistance in determining the exact cause of the incident. Experts have been called in to investigate and assess any potential risk to both animals and humans.

The incident has sparked a wave of humorous responses online, with netizens joking about the chickens being capable of creating “self-made chicken tandoori.” While the humorous posts spread rapidly, others have expressed genuine concern over the incident’s causes, demanding further investigation.

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As of now, the incident remains unexplained, with investigations underway to uncover the truth behind this strange phenomenon.