Pumper fire truck. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)Pumper fire truck. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)
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Barn Fire Near Shakespeare

Multiple firefighting crews are on the scene of a barn fire just northwest of Shakespeare.

The fire has forced the closure of Perth Rd. 108 between Lines 40 and 43. In a number of pictures shared on Twitter, thick smoke can be seen rising from the structure from a distance.

No other details are available at this time.

 

The blue line indicates where Perth Rd. 108 is closed as crews battle a barn fire northwest of Shakespeare. The blue line indicates where Perth Rd. 108 is closed as crews battle a barn fire northwest of Shakespeare.

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