Barn fire quickly extinguished east of Sterling

Sterling firefighters quickly knocked down a barn fire Thursday morning on CR 48. No people or livestock were inside, and the fire was contained to the building’s interior. No injuries reported.

November 23, 2025Updated: November 23, 2025

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