Barn Destroyed In Metal Twp.

On November 25, 2004 (Thanksgiving Day) at 12:16 p.m. firefighters were alerted to a barn fire at 1747 Creek Road, Metal Township box 21-01. A fire of undetermined origin destroyed the barn and milking equipment. Firefighter from 10 companies battled the blaze for nearly three hours. A damage estimate was not available. The Metal Twp., Fannett-Metal, St. Thomas, Pleasant Hall, Mercersburg, McConnellsburg, Shade Gap, Hustontown, West End Fire and Rescue and Cumberland Valley Hose companies operated at the scene. The Vigilant Hose Company transferred to Pleasant Hall during the incident.