Multiple agencies responded to the fire on Thursday morning.
Photo by Versailles Fire Rescue.
(Versailles, Ind.) – Hundreds of chickens were lost in a fire on Thursday morning.
Versailles Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 4400 South block of State Road 129 around 10:20 a.m.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a fully involved barn, garage, two vehicles, and chicken coops. Firefighters were able to contain the fire, stopping it from spreading to a nearby residence.
However, approximately 500 chickens were lost in the fire.
Versailles Fire Rescue was assisted at the scene by Friendship Volunteer Fire Department, Osgood Fire and Napoleon Fire.
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