A barn fire has closed a local road just outside of Moorefield.
This morning at 10:30 a.m., firefighters responded to a report of a chicken barn fire northwest of Moorefield on Concession Road 8 between Side Road 6 and Robb St.
Concession Road 8 is currently closed between Sideroad 6 and Wellington County Road 10.
According to the Minto Fire Department, when crews arrived on-scene there was visible smoke and flame. There are approximately 40 firefighters from four stations battling the blaze. Drayton and Moorefield stations are attending from Mapleton, while the Harriston and Palmerston stations are attending from Minto.
There are no injuries to either civilians or firefighters, but crews will be battling the blaze for some time. More updates to follow.