Engine Block Heater to Blame for Avon Barn Fire

AVON, N.Y. -- Nearly 10 fire departments were needed to help with a barn fire in the Livingston County town of Avon late Thursday night.

The East Avon fire chief said the fire was spotted by a passerby driving on Route 5 and 20. The barn on Jenks Road housed machinery and compost. Fire investigators said an engine block heater that was being used caught fire.

The chief said the biggest challenge was bringing water to the scene, but he said all the departments were ready to fight the fire.

"We have trained in this scenario several times this year. Obviously we had the practice last week in Caledonia. We've had quite a few fires in this part of the county, so we've been at this quite a bit this year," said Chris Batzel, East Avon Fire Chief.

No one was injured but the building is destroyed.

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Engine Block Heater to Blame for Avon Barn Fire