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Jefferson Fire responds to 2-alarm barn fire off I-5 near Millersburg
Jefferson Fire District was responding to a two-alarm fire just off Interstate 5 near Millersburg early in the morning of Aug. 4.
The fire was reported at about 2:40 a.m. off Century Drive.
Jefferson Fire District said the fire was "large" and contained to a hay barn. The fire could be seen from miles away, the fire district said.
"The fire is contained to the structure and we are monitoring for any (extension) to surrounding brush and plowed fields," the fire district said in a Facebook post. "We are working with the owner to come up with a plan to manage the fire."
Six units remained on scene at about 8:30 a.m., according to PulsePoint.
Albany Fire Department, Scio Fire District, Turner Fire District, and Stayton Fire District were assisting.
Isabel Funk covers breaking news and public safety for the Statesman Journal. Funk can be reached at ifunk@ or on X at @isabeldfunk
This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Jefferson Fire responds to barn fire off I-5 near Millersburg
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