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Authorities Respond to Turkey Barn Fire Near St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH - Area fire departments responded to a turkey barn fire in St. Joseph.
The fire was reported at 6:15 a.m. on Thursday. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says the barn is located at 31247 County Road 2 in St. Joseph.
There are no reported injuries and there were no turkeys inside the barn at the time. The building has significant damage and is considered a total loss.
The barn is owned by 58-year-old Pete Rothfork of Grey Eagle. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
St. Joseph, Waite Park and Sartell fire departments all responded to the incident.
Josh Akkerman, WJON News
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