Multiple fire departments responded to a fully engulfed barn fire just north of North Manchester on Saturday morning. InkFreeNews photo by Liz Shepherd.

By Liz Shepherd
InkFreeNews

SIDNEY — Multiple fire departments responded to a fully engulfed barn fire just north of North Manchester on Saturday.

Shortly before 5 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Sidney-Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a barn fire at 11397 S. CR 400E, Claypool. According to Kosciusko County Beacon GIS, the barn is owned by South View Farms, Inc.

Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department and Claypool Volunteer Fire Department were also called to the scene for manpower.

Pierceton and Claypool were both placed on standby for Sidney Fire Department due to the fire.