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Fire near Emporia destroys barn, farm implements, hay bales

By January 12, 2021 524
Firefighters and Lyon County deputies prepare to battle a barn fire south of Emporia on Tuesday. Firefighters and Lyon County deputies prepare to battle a barn fire south of Emporia on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News

A barn and all contents inside will be a total loss after fire developed Tuesday afternoon.


Fire developed in a barn near Roads 130 and M around 4:30 pm, eventually engulfing the structure. Early indications are several farm implements and upwards of 300 small hay bales were inside.

The cause is under investigation. Emporia and Olpe firefighters have been working the incident alongside Lyon County deputies.

Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for updates. Video is on the KVOE Facebook page.

 

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