A fire engine for the St. Clair Township Fire Department. (Photo via St. Clair Township Fire Department's Facebook page)A fire engine for the St. Clair Township Fire Department. (Photo via St. Clair Township Fire Department's Facebook page)
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$350K in damage after St. Clair fire

A barn fire has caused an estimated $350,000 in damage, according to the St. Clair Township Fire Department.

Fire Chief Richard Boyes said the fire service responded to Courtright Line at around 5:44 a.m. Saturday.

Upon arrival, firefighters reported the blaze was fully involved and called for additional units.

Roughly 30 firefighters responded and operated defensively to contain the fire and prevent extension to nearby exposures.

Chief Boyes said the barn is a total loss, with one calf and several chickens lost in the flames.

No firefighters were injured during the incident.

Lambton OPP and EMS also responded.

The cause of the blaze was not immediately available.

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