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Barn fire in Champlain, N.Y., under investigation

Barn fire in Champlain, N.Y., under investigation
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A barn on McRae Road in Champlain, New York, was destroyed by fire Friday afternoon, according to local police.

Fire crews responded around 4 p.m. on June 12. Police said no humans or cows were inside the structure at the time, only hay. The owner, who was mowing the lawn, reported seeing a storm approaching shortly before the barn caught fire.

The cause remains under investigation. No injuries were reported.

Photo: Just Me via Unsplash. Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.

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