Crews continued to douse a barn fire well after the structure was gone Tuesday night,  June 21, north of Pierceton. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding.

By Dan Spalding
InkFreeNews

PIERCETON — A barn north of Pierceton was destroyed by fire Tuesday night, June 21.

The fire was reported shortly after 6:30 p.m. at 6827 East 150N, which is east of CR 650E.

Beacon GIS lists the owner as Jonathan Cosby.

Courtney Cosby, a resident, said they had just arrived home when somebody realized the barn was on fire.

Firefighters worked to keep the fire from spreading into a field to the east.

It was not immediately clear what caused the blaze.

Those responding included Pierceton Fire Department, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory, Winona Lake Fire Department and Lutheran EMS.

A strong breeze pushed smoke across a field. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding.

A firefighter gets some assistance while chickens pass through the yard. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding.

Another view of the fire. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding.

Fire crews were also working to prevent any nearby field fires. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding.