Above and below: Pillen Family Hog Barn Fire had units from Creston, Platte Center, Lindsay, Madison, Monroe, Leigh and Columbus battling flames in freezing temperatures. The hog barn was completely destroyed. Photos courtesy of Platte Valley Media.-
Freezing Temperatures Hamper Fire Crews in Battling Pillen Fami
Several volunteer fire departments spent more than four hours battling a hog barn fire early Monday morning near Humphrey, contending with extreme cold and strong winds.Fire crews were dispatched to a Pillen Family Farms hog barn located approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Humphrey at around 3 a.m., according to the Humphrey Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. Firefighters remained on...
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