Multiple Departments Called to Separate Fires in Franklin Co.

It has been a busy few hours for firefighters.

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(Franklin County, Ind.) - Firefighters have had a busy few hours in Franklin County. 

Late Monday night, Laurel Fire and Letts EMS were dispatched to the 25000 block of Stipps Hill Road for a fully engulfed camper fire. The caller who reported the fire was unsure if anyone was in or around the camper.

No additional details have been released as of Tuesday morning. 

Brookville Fire, along with Blooming Grove Fire and Metamora Fire, were called out around 5:19 a.m. this morning for what was originally reported as a barn fire. 

Turns out a chicken coop caught fire in the 12000 block of Keeler Road. 

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