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A fire destroyed a processing barn at Hurd Family Farm in Hampton just before Thanksgiving.

The blaze killed 75 live turkeys and destroyed several already processed for holiday orders.

The family farm, established in 1923, still has enough turkeys to fulfill existing orders but must find another facility for processing.

The fire department's response was challenged by a lack of water in the area, requiring tanker trucks from neighboring towns.

Community members have started a GoFundMe page to support the family through the incident.

HAMPTON — A fire destroyed the Hurd Farm’s processing barn early Tuesday, Nov. 18, killing 75 live turkeys and destroying several processed turkeys prepared for Thanksgiving dinners.

Sheryl Hurd said her family’s farm still has ju

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