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Christmas Eve Barn Fire in Steuben County
By: Sheila McCrea - Monday, December 27, 2021

FREMONT, IN – A large barn fire broke out in northeast Steuben County Friday night, which forced firefighters and emergency teams from three states to give up their Christmas Eve.

The fire at 7660 North 875 East was reported just before 6 p.m. Almost every fire department from Steuben County reported to the scene. Mutual aid was provided by several departments from Branch and Hillsdale Counties in Michigan, as well as departments from Williams County, Ohio.

The barn was filled with hay and farm equipment.

Several area owners of skid loaders assisted with the removal of smoldering hay until it could be drenched with water.

Most crews were on the scene until about midnight; however others remained on scene to monitor hot spots.

No injuries were reported.

It’s not known how the fire got started.



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