Company: 50,000 or more hens died in egg farm fire

BUFFALO -  A local family loses their home, after a fire on the 14000 block of Water Tower Road.

The fire happened Thursday February 19th and American Red Cross volunteers were called in to help, with a place to stay, food, clothing and support. 

Four adults and three children were displaced.

The American Red Cross, in South Central Illinois helps around 225 families each year after these types of disasters.