BLACKHOOF TOWNSHIP, MN (KDAL) – About 4:15 on Wednesday afternoon, firefighters from Blackhoof, Esko, Barnum, Moose Lake, Mahtowa and Wrenshall were called to a barn fire.
The large barn at 2282 Olson Road in Blackhoof Township was fully involved in fire when crews arrived.
There were no animals in the structure at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.
The barn was a complete loss.
Since a thunderstorm moved through the area at the time of the fire, all indications are that the fire was caused by a lightning strike.
The Carlton County Sheriff’s Department and the Minnesota State Fire Marshall’s Office are investigating.
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