Milford firefighters Rodney Bray and Brian Haines look on as smoldering debris is released from the attic of a chicken coop west of Milford on Wednesday, Sept. 27. InkFreeNews photos by Keith Knepp.

By Keith Knepp
InkFreeNews

HASTINGS — Multiple area fire departments were called to assist in a possible chicken barn structure fire just after noon Wednesday, Sept. 27, in a rural area 4 miles west of Milford. The call initially went out to Milford Fire Department, which requested assistance from both Nappanee and Plain Township.

The structure, located at 4719 W 1050N, was approximately 75 yards down a dirt lane from the road,. A tanker and truck from Milford navigated the winding path while other units, including an ambulance from Lutheran Kosciusko, were stationed on the road outside the driveway.

The cause for concern appeared to be in the attic above the chicken coop. Firefighters from all three responding departments worked to release the smoldering debris from the upper level to the main floor below. No flames were apparent at the scene and it did not appear that any animals were harmed or in danger.

Multiple agencies responded to a possible structure fire on CR 1050N in Hastings.

The large chiicken barn sat approximately 75 yards from CR 1050N.