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Heard on: Whitley IN Fire Dispatch Group Calls · 1/17/2026 08:48 PM
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Earth base (number withheld) , base (number withheld) .
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I have a 1070 barn.
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Barn fire spreads near County Road 400 East
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a large barn fire near County Road 400 East in Whitley County. The fire may have involved multiple barns, a camper, and a truck. Horses were reported inside the structure, but the residents were said to be safe. Fire personnel turned off a nearby propane tank to prevent further danger.
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County Rd 400 E, Columbia City, IN 46725
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