PERRYSBURG, Ohio — Multiple fire crews are responding to a barn fire on Roachton Road, reported to be the Fantasy Acres barn. Fire officials say four horses and a donkey died in the blaze. No humans were injured.
The call came in just after 3 p.m.
Heavy smoke and airborne debris was seen coming from the area for miles. Roachton Road from the Hull Prairie roundabout to Fort Meigs Road is closed as fire crews tackle the fire.
Perrysburg and Perrysburg Township fire departments, as well as Rossford, Northwood, and Middleton Township fire departments battled the fire, and the Wood County Sheriff Office was on scene.
The Ohio State Fire Marshal took charge of the investigation into the fire. The official cause is undetermined. This is because of the damage done by the fire and the overhaul required by the fire department.
The wooden barn held dozens of horses in interior stalls and had an indoor arena and viewing room. Through the years, it's been home to many Wood County 4-H kids who rode and showed there.
