Barn fire spreads, torching field in Clearview Township
Crews battled a large barn fire that spread into a farmer's field in Clearview Township over the long weekend.
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Officials say tankers were used to shuttle water to control the flames on Poplar Sideroad and Concession 6 late Monday afternoon.
Aerial image of a barn fire that spread into a farmer's field in Clearview Township, Ont., on Mon., May 22, 2023. (Courtesy: Dave Angus)
The barn was vacant at the time of the blaze.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
There is no damage estimate available at this time.
No injuries were reported.
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