Fire in Juárez kills nearly a dozen farm animals

UPDATE (April 8, 2026) -- The Juarez fire department said the fire was set intentionally, but no cause has been found.

The Department of Animal Care and Welfare (DABA) returned several animals to their owner Tuesday, the Juarez Municipal Government said. The owner reunited with 30 pigs (both piglets and adults), eight chickens and a dog.

According to a press release by the city's municipal government, the animals' owner allowed one adult pig and one piglet to be euthanized due to burns they sustained. A horse is still under DABA care as it recovers.

DABA's head of the agency said other animals are under protective custody after veterinarians determined they showed no injuries.

The Northern District Attorney's Office's Damages and Injuries Unit is investigating the fire's cause. Authorities are waiting for results conducted by forensic services.

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA)- Juárez officials say that a fire that occurred at large property in the Santa Rosa neighborhood Friday evening, killing several farm animals.

The City of Juárez says the fire started around 7:30 p.m. April 3, and was brought under control around 1:00 a.m Saturday morning.

Authorities say that the property contained warehouses with a large amount of accumulated material, including trash, weeds, tires, plastics, cardboard, and decommissioned vehicles.

Photo courtesy: Municipal Government of Ciudad Juarez

Farm animals under the care of the Department of Animal Care and Welfare (DABA) were also on the property. The fire resulted in the deaths of a bull, three pigs, four horses, and several birds, primarily chickens, according to the City of Juarez.

Nearby residents were also evacuated from their homes by authorities.

Emergency crews remained on scene Saturday morning to put out any remaining hotspots. Officials say that there were no human injuries or fatalities.

Photo courtesy: Municipal Government of Ciudad Juarez