One of six houses located on the Kreider Farms complex in South Annville Township, Lebanon County, PA. was destroyed by fire on December 13th.  The house was a total loss together with the 250,000-hen flock.  Damage was estimated at $12 million.  A number of local fire departments responded to the blaze that was successfully contained to the affected house.  According to Tom Beachler of Kreider Farms, the complex resumed operations the following day and there was no interruption in supplying customers.