Barn destroyed in Berrien Springs fire

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Firefighters battling flames in high winds were unable to save a barn near Berrien Springs late Tuesday afternoon. No one was injured in the fire.(WSBT-TV Photo)

By SBT 24/7 News

Story Created: Mar 25, 2009 at 12:42 AM EDT

Story Updated: Mar 25, 2009 at 2:05 AM EDT

Firefighters had to deal with high winds, but those winds were too much to save a barn near Berrien Springs.

The fire broke out just after 5 p.m. on Shawnee Road, near the Berrien County fairgrounds.

All that's left tonight is a pile of rubble.

The homeowner told family members he had emptied ashes from a wood stove yesterday and dumped them on a leaf pile today.

Those leaves apparently caught fire and blew into the barn.

Family members tell WSBT-TV they're just happy the house was spared.

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