Barton, N.Y. (TFPFP) -- A farm building caught fire at the
Strong Heaven Farm located in Barton, New York Sunday at around 5:34 pm.
Multiple Tioga
County fire departments responded to the reported fire at 2599 Route 17C in
Barton New York.
Initial 911 Calls reported a very large structural fire, possibly
a barn with farm equipment, in progress. Heavy black smoke reported being seen coming from the structure
on fire.
Mutual aid fire departments were requested to respond and
provide water tankers & manpower. A portion of NY Route 17-C was closed down for firefighting operations to take place.
Tioga County Haz-Mat Team and D.O.T. responded also for a
diesel spill at the fire ground.
No persons or farm animals were injured in the fire incident.
Officials are investigating the cause of the fire.
