(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with firefighters from Goderich, Clinton, Brucefield, Bayfield and Blyth Fire Departments responded early this morning to a barn fire that has resulted in significant losses to a farm operation.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Huron County OPP officers arrived on scene of the barn fire located on Cut Line in Central Huron. The fire has resulted in significant losses with initial estimates being between $1 – 3,000,000 dollars.
Unfortunately, 14 cattle and 9 chickens perished in the fire and 3 barns were destroyed, along with a quantity of straw, feed, and equipment.
Cut Line was closed for a period of time for access to the property and safety of emergency responders.
The cause of the fire is not believed to be suspicious in nature.
