Fire destroys barn in Darke County

UPDATE @ 10:36 a.m.:

A barn storing straw and hay was destroyed by fire and firefighters prevented the flames from igniting other nearby buildings, according to firefighters.

Investigators said the 60 foot by 120 foot barn was engulfed in fire when they arrived on the scene in the 6500 block of Ohio 242 around 2 a.m.

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The fire is not considered suspicious, however an investigation into the cause remains underway.

Firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading to a nearby barn, where more than 100 cows were being housed, firefighters said.

INITIAL REPORT:

A fire destroyed a barn in Darke County early Monday morning.

The fire in the 6500 block of Ohio 242 was reported shortly after 2 a.m. Several tankers were called to the scene.

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We’re working to find out what was inside the barn.

This story will be updated as additional information becomes available.

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