Massachusetts
Empty Barn Catches Fire in Stow, Massachusetts
A vacant barn in Stow, Massachusetts, was destroyed in a hearth on Saturday after a number of Stow residents referred to as 911 about seeing smoke close to Athens Road and Hudson Highway, officers mentioned.
After looking out the world for the supply of the smoke, the Stow firefighters discovered a two-story barn ablaze, the hearth division mentioned.
As a result of the barn was roughly 2,000 toes away from any water supply, reinforcements needed to be referred to as in, officers mentioned. Eight different fireplace departments near the world assisted.
The warmth and humidity on Saturday added an additional problem for the firefighters who wanted to take obligatory precautions to keep away from hurt to themselves, officers mentioned.
Just one firefighter was injured, however did not must be taken to a hospital, in response to authorities.
The reason for the hearth remained underneath investigation.