PREBLE COUNTY — Crews from several fire departments extinguished a barn fire in Preble County on Sunday.
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The fire was reported in the 6000 block of Lexington-Salem Road around 3:40 p.m., a Preble County dispatcher confirmed.
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The West Alexandria Fire & EMS said Lewisburg Fire/EMS and the City of Eaton Fire Department were automatically called to the scene alongside their own crews.
Additional help was requested due to the rural location, extreme wind conditions, multiple exposures, and reports of a fully involved structure, according to the department.
Brookville Fire Department, New Lebanon Fire Department, Farmersville Fire Department, and Shawnee Fire District also responded to the scene with manpower and tanker support.
“Through a coordinated and aggressive effort, crews were able to contain the fire to the original barn, preventing extension to nearby structures despite challenging conditions,” the department said in a social media post.
West Alexandria Fire & EMS thanks all departments that responded to the scene to help.
“We are extremely grateful for the rapid response and professionalism displayed by all assisting agencies. Incidents like this are a reminder that strong mutual aid partnerships are essential to protecting our communities,” the department said.
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