Washington County Barn Fire

Cows and calves died in a barn fire in Washington County’s Hartford Township
Friday night. Sheriff’s officials say a tractor that hade been used earlier
started on fire in the 200 by 200 foot cow barn. Eleven fire departments battled
the blaze. The barn was part of four structures that were connected and three of
them were a total loss. One firefighter suffered a minor injury. The fire on
Arthur Road was reported at 5:48 p.m.