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Sparks From Garbage Fire Ignite Barn

November 22, 2014


(Graettinger)—No injuries were reported in a barn fire early Sunday morning near Graettinger.

The barn and another out building located in the 2800 block of 380th Avenue in Palo Alto county, were completely destroyed.

Upon investigating, authorities determined the cause of the blaze was accidental. They say the property owner told them he had been burning some garbage Saturday evening and noticed some sparks blowing over the two structures.

An estimated value of the buildings and contents wasn’t immediately available.

Firefighters were called to the scene shortly after 4:00 a.m.