The Atlantic Fire Department was called to fully involved barn fire south of town this (Wednesday) afternoon.

Photo courtesy Atlantic Fire Chief Tom Cappel, as submitted by a passer by at the scene.

The call about the fire at 62706 610th Street came in at 3:49-p.m.  Atlantic Fire Chief Tom Cappel said when firefighters arrived on the scene, the barn “Was basically close to being on he ground.” Another, nearby barn had a small fire underway, as well. An older boat and an old lawn mower were being stored inside the barn. Both were consumed by the flames.

Ric Hanson/photo

Ric Hanson/photo

No one was home at the time of the incident. There were no injuries. Lewis Fire was also called-up for mutual aid. Initial reports indicated an electrical wire was sparking in the area due to the high winds, but Cappel said as of late this afternoon, the cause of the blaze was unknown.

Ric Hanson Photo