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CBS News
3 days ago
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- CBS News
Multiple fire departments respond to Washtenaw County barn fire
Shooting near a Detroit high school; Detroit Grand Prix weekend begins; and more top stories Shooting near a Detroit high school; Detroit Grand Prix weekend begins; and more top stories Shooting near a Detroit high school; Detroit Grand Prix weekend begins; and more top stories Multiple fire departments were called to a barn fire in Washtenaw County, Michigan, given the remote location of the scene and lack of fire hydrant connections. The Lyon Township Fire Department, which led the response, said the barn fire was reported about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Deer Creek subdivision. Smoke and flames were visible through the roof when they arrived. "Due to the area lacking fire hydrants, LTFD requested mutual aid from multiple departments," the report said. Those assisting on the scene included South Lyon Fire, Salem Township Fire, Green Oak Township Fire, Brighton Area Fire, Wixom Fire, Novi Fire, Milford Fire, Highland Township Fire, Commerce Township Fire, Northfield Township Fire, Northville Township and Franklin Fire. Hamburg Township Fire Department provided backup support to cover Northfield Township. Scenes from a barn fire May 28, 2025, in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Lyon Township Fire Department No injuries were reported.
CBS News
4 days ago
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- CBS News
Dozens of animals killed, several injured after barn fire at animal rescue in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Dozen of animals killed, several injured after barn fire at animal rescue in Montgomery County Dozen of animals killed, several injured after barn fire at animal rescue in Montgomery County Dozen of animals killed, several injured after barn fire at animal rescue in Montgomery County A fast-moving fire ripped through a barn at an animal rescue in Montgomery County early Wednesday morning, killing dozens of animals and injuring several others. "Sheer panic because I knew I couldn't run in there after them," said Erin Wiggle, who owns House of Wiggle Goats. Wiggle said she woke up to the sound of sirens and every farm owner's worst nightmare. The main barn near her home, which houses dozens of animals, was engulfed in flames. "I knew the doors were open and if they could've gotten out, they could, but unfortunately, the floor fell and we did lose quite a few animals when the floor fell on them," Wiggle said. The fire sparked at the House of Wiggle Goats, an animal rescue and sanctuary on Weber Road in Lansdale, around 3 a.m. Wednesday. Wiggle said a driver on the turnpike called 911, but the damage was already done. About 40 animals remain unaccounted for and likely did not survive. "I'm looking at the groups and I'm seeing that this one's friend is not with them, so it's starting to register the specific animals that have been lost," she said. About a dozen animals are now being treated for burns and smoke inhalation at PennVet's New Bolton Center Campus and Quakertown's Vet Hospital. Wiggle and her husband started the animal rescue about eight years ago, caring for goats, chickens, pigs and other animals. The barn, built in 1857, has been left gutted. "The ups, the downs, but I'm going to say this community has come together like nothing I've ever seen before," Wiggle said. Volunteers from nearby farms and other rescues have been collecting donations and dropping off supplies, and they launched a fundraising campaign to help Wiggle care for the animals that survived. "I rescue pigs also. It's a very tight-knit community, so we all know each other, and it's just devastating what happened here, and we're trying to save as many animals as we can," said Allyson Stephens. "The good is going to outweigh the bad, and we're going to rebuild, and we're going to keep at it," Wiggle said. Wiggle added that investigators told her the fire was likely electrical in nature and appeared accidental, but the exact cause remains under investigation.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Barn fire reported in Anderson County
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A large barn fire was reported in the Townville community of Anderson County. At approximately 11:48 a.m., the Townville Volunteer Fire Department dispatched a team to Pine Grove Road regarding a hay barn on fire. Upon arrival, firefighters reported finding a 6,500 square foot hay barn on fire, with more than 250 bales of hay inside. Firefighters were quick to contain the scene, focusing on sections of the fire that threatened other buildings and equipment that were exposed. Additional teams were called out to assist with the fire. The barn was severely damaged by the fire, and no one was reported injured. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
18-05-2025
- BBC News
Boys, 12, arrested after suspected barn arson near Salisbury
Two 12-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a barn fire, police was injured in the incident at High Post Farm, near Salisbury, at about 18:00 BST on Saturday, but Wiltshire Police said the entire structure was destroyed. In a post on Facebook, the Salisbury police team also said a "substantial" quantity of farm machinery had been damaged. Anyone who witnessed the fire, or anyone with relevant dashcam, CCTV or phone footage of the fire itself, has been asked to contact Wiltshire Police.
The Independent
13-05-2025
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- The Independent
Around 800 goats killed in huge East Yorkshire barn fire
Hundreds of goats have been killed in a barn fire in East Yorkshire. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service estimates that approximately 800 goats died in the blaze. Six fire engines attended the scene in Marsh Road after the fire brigade received a call at 4.51pm on Monday to a fire in the village of Ottringham, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Firefighters used an aerial ladder platform as they remained on scene battling the blaze until 7pm that same day. The barn contained approximately 1,000 goats, of which there were approximately 200 survivors. The brigade said the fire started accidentally after a heat lamp fell over and came into contact with straw covering the barn floor. A spokesperson said: 'We received a call at 4.51pm on Monday 12 May to a fire in a barn in Ottringham. We had six fire engines in attendance and an aerial ladder platform, and firefighters were on scene until 7pm the same day. 'Approximately 800 goats died in the fire and we were told approx. 1,000 goats in the barn, so 200-ish survived. The fire started accidentally after a heat lamp fell over and came into contact with straw.'
