Overview
- Fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at a large barn at 40 Cumberland Street in Attleboro, according to the fire department.
- Crews brought the blaze under control in about 20 minutes and stopped it from spreading to other barns and nearby homes.
- Firefighters rescued multiple animals from the structure, though one horse died, and no civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.
- Responders faced early obstacles that included a narrow access road and limited water supply with the nearest hydrant about 400 feet away.
- The barn is considered a total loss, crews used a skid steer to clear burning hay and hot spots, and the cause remains under investigation.