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Barn fire challenges crews in Fennville

Posted at 5:27 AM, Jul 20, 2017
and last updated 2017-07-20 10:54:55-04

FENNVILLE, Mich. -- A barn fire in Allegan County has finally been put out.

Crews were on the scene in Fennville throughout the night trying to extinguish active embers.

According to officials, the fire began in a large amount of straw that was located in the barn at the Hillside Dairy Farm.  It is believed the fire sparked from a piece of farming machinery in the barn.

As of Thursday morning, firefighters were using machinery to move the straw around to search for lingering hot spots.

The damages caused by this fire is unknown at this time and no injuries are being reported.