A forest fire broke out in Barnard, VT, caused by discarded wood stove ashes, damaging two camps and injuring their owner.

A forest fire in Barnard, Vermont, ignited due to improperly discarded wood stove ashes, destroying two camps on Morgan Hill Road. Local emergency crews, aided by neighboring departments, are actively combating the blaze, with smoke expected to linger for days due to dry, windy weather. Camp owner Richard Keating sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities seek public assistance in gathering information about the incident.

October 27, 2024
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