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Photos: Fire, Possibly Started By Lightning, Destroys Barn, Farm Equipment
May 29, 2010
A fire, believed to have been sparked by lightning, completely destroyed a hay barn and several pieces of farm equipment Saturday afternoon.
Authorities believe lightning struck the barn on North Pine Barren Road near Bratt about 3:15 p.m. The barn and all of the hay inside were both a total loss. Two small tractors, a hay baler and a small trailer were also destroyed in the blaze.
After the barn itself was mostly extinguished, firefighters backed off to allow a large pile of hay to burn itself out — a process that was expected to take hours.
The Walnut Hill, McDavid, Century and Molino stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Atmore Ambulance and the Atmore Fire Department responded to the call.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: Firefighters battled a barn fire on North Pine Barren Road Saturday afternoon. Pictured below: Firefighters backed off and let the remaining hay in the barn burn. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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2 Responses to “Photos: Fire, Possibly Started By Lightning, Destroys Barn, Farm Equipment”
Glad Mr. Paul wasn’t hurt but I sure do hate that he lost his Shed and ect!! May God Bless him! I send my prayers!
i am glad no one was injured