A barn fire in Indiana County was exacerbated by freezing temperatures, causing challenges for firefighters on the scene.

When they arrived, smoke was pouring out of the barn. The Commodore Volunteer Fire Department faced some tough challenges due to the freezing weather. A nearby pond was frozen, which meant they couldn’t refill their tanker for a while. Luckily, the Clymer Volunteer Department managed to break through the ice to help out.
The temperatures were so low that the firefighters’ gear started to freeze. Meanwhile, Montgomery Township workers were busy salting and plowing the roads to keep things safe for the crews.
Despite the harsh conditions, the firefighters got the flames under control in about an hour. They stayed on the scene for a couple of hours to make sure everything was safe. Unfortunately, the top part of the barn did collapse, but thankfully, no injuries were reported.
At least nine fire companies responded, with two more on standby. It was a tough day, but everyone worked hard to handle the situation.