Photo courtesy of Perry-Clear Creek Fire Protection District
Brought to you by WBIW News and Network Indiana
Last updated on Monday, October 22, 2018
(BLOOMINGTON) - A barn along with three antique tractors were destroyed in a blaze on West Rockeast Road late Saturday night.
The Perry-Clear Creek Fire Protection District was alerted to the blaze at 11:06 p.m. Saturday.
Van Buren Fire Department, Engine 19 was the first to arrive and reported the barn was engulfed in flames. The roof and walls had partially collapsed.
Photo courtesy of Perry-Clear Creek Fire Protection District
Seven apparatus and 15 firefighters responded to the emergency, bringing the fire under control by 11:21 pm.
Sections of sheet metal had to be removed for firefighters to extinguish the blaze.
Three antique tractors were destroyed in the fire.
Photo courtesy of Perry-Clear Creek Fire Protection District
Assisting at the scene were firefighters from Van Buren Township Fire Department and Center-Jackson Township Territory and IU Health Emergency Medical Services.
Members of the Monroe County Fire Investigation Task Force are investigating the cause of the fire.
1340 AM WBIW welcomes comments and suggestions by calling 812.277.1340 during normal business hours or by email at comments@wbiw.com
© Ad-Venture Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved.