Large barn fire breaks out in New Tecumseth

Emergency crews were called out to battle a large barn fire Nov. 23 at a farm property on the 11th Line.

The blaze broke out around 4:30 p.m. at the property, located between 15 and 20 Sideroad.

New Tecumseth Fire Chief Dan Heydon said the barn contained a large amount of hay, but no animals.

The cause remains under investigation and a dollar loss has not been estimated yet, he added.

Several firefighters attended the scene and tanker support was provided by neighbouring fire departments.