YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Update, May 12, 5:23 a.m.: A York County barn was completely destroyed in an overnight blaze that started on May 11.
Chief Harold Wertz with the Strinestown Fire Company said the building was already well engulfed in flames and starting to collapse when emergency crews arrived.
Wertz says the fire's cause has not yet been determined. The State Police Fire Marshall is expected to conduct an investigation sometime today.
It is still unclear if there were animals inside the barn that burnt down, but the fire chief says a nearby chicken coop was protected from the blaze and safe.
Around 100 firefighters assisted at the scene. No one was injured, Wertz said.
Previously: Emergency crews are responding to a fire in York County.
According to York County 911 Dispatch, the fire is along the 1200 block of East Butter Road in Conewago Township.
The first call to police reportedly came in at 10:21 p.m.
The Conewago Fire Department is assisting with the fire.
At this time, it is unclear if there are any animals inside the barn.