A fire along Summerhill Road. (Photo by Eric Thompson)
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Barn lost in hay fire at Huron East farm

A hay barn was lost in a fire that broke out in Huron East Thursday morning.

All three Huron East fire stations responded, as well as crews from Mitchell, around 4 a.m. to a farm along Summerhill Road.

Huron East Fire Chief Jay Arns said there were no injuries or livestock lost, and the fire was contained to the building of origin.

The barn and some equipment that was inside was written off. Arns had no estimate to cost of the damage.

"It was certainly a very large quantity (of hay)," he said. "It was a very packed barn. It's a huge loss."

The fire is under control, but crews will remain on scene for the afternoon to monitor hotspots.

Tankers continue to bring water out to the site, so drivers in Seaforth should remain aware and pull over for emergency vehicles.

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