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Crestline barn total loss after weekend fire

Crestline barn total loss after weekend fire

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A barn was a complete loss after it caught fire Sunday.

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that the multiple township fire departments responded to a barn fire at 5782 Lincoln Highway in Crestline at 4:47 a.m. Sunday. The barn was a complete loss while nearby buildings also sustained damaged due to the fire. No injuries were reported.

In addition to the Jefferson, Whetstone, Liberty, and Tiro-Auburn Township fire departments, Sheriff’s deputies and Life Star EMS also responded to the scene.

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