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More Than 50 Animals Perished In Massive Barn Fire In Ephrata

48 cows and five horses were killed in a massive barn fire in Ephrata, authorities say.

Massive barn fire in Lancaster County.

Massive barn fire in Lancaster County.

Photo Credit: Kirk Neidermyer

Fire crews were called to a fire at a dairy barn in the 200 block of Wanner Road in Earl Township near Ephrata just before 3 a m. On Wednesday, August 31, according to Garden Spot Fire and Rescue.

Upon arrival the fire chief found a 60x120 dairy barn with fire throughout. 

One cow and a horse were rescued from the blaze, fire crews say.

No humans were harmed but the barn was a total loss.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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