TOWN OF CHILTON, WI (WTAQ) – An old dairy barn in Calumet County was destroyed by fire Sunday.
Fire crews were called to 2990 State Road in the Town of Chilton around 1 p.m. for reports of a structure fire. By the time firefighters arrived, the barn was fully engulfed.
The property was a former dairy farm, according to fire officials. Animals do live on the property.
No one was hurt and it appears all the animals got out safely. Several dozen cows were seen roaming in a fenced-in area of the property as crews cleaned up the scene, according to authorities.
High winds and no fire hydrants made battling the blaze more difficult. Multiple agencies were called to help, from as far away as Brown County. Most of the aid came from water trucks shuttling water to the scene.
