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Fire crews tackle barn blaze near County Rd 1500 E

Heard on: Richland, Jasper, Wayne, Edwards, Clay and Lawrence Counties Sheriff and Fire
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For a structure fire, it's going to be at the shop side of a barn near County Rd 1500 E.
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County Rd 1500 E, Effingham, IL 62401
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire departments responded to a structure fire involving a pole barn near County Road 1500 East in Effingham County. Reports indicated partial flames but not total engulfment. Multiple units, including ladder and tender trucks, were dispatched for full still response. No injuries or casualties were mentioned in the radio communications.

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