Fire crews in Weld County battled a massive barn fire early Wednesday morning that took five fire departments to extinguish over several hours.
The fire began about 1 a.m. near the intersection of Colorado 66 and Weld County Road 1.
“Upon arrival, crews found a barn fully engulfed in flames,” according to a Mountain View Fire Rescue news release.
Authorities said late Wednesday that the fire remained under investigation, although the possible area of origin had been narrowed to the roof or attic. The estimated loss was $1.2 million, the agency said.
It took 21 firefighters to help from several area departments before the fire was under control.
“The crews will do a complete overhaul using foam this morning to ensure the fire is extinguished,” the release said. “There were no reported injuries, however the structure is a complete loss. The scene will remain under investigation.”
Longmont Fire, Berthoud Fire Protection District, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Frederick Firestone Fire Protection District were involved in fighting the blaze.
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