Several farm animals killed as fire engulfs barn in Massachusetts

WESTPORT, Mass. (WJAR) — Multiple farm animals were killed in a Massachusetts barn fire Tuesday morning, according to authorities.

The fire on was reported at about 7 a.m.

The Westport Fire Department said the town highway surveyor saw the smoke and called 911. He and the homeowners tried to save livestock in the barn.

While several animals were saved by the property owners and firefighters, several, unfortunately, perished in the blaze," the department said.

Authorities said firefighters managed to keep the flames from spreading to nearby buildings.

Challenged by a lack of initial staffing and water supply, firefighters worked quickly to protect exposures, and thankfully, the fire was contained in the building of origin," a social media post said.

Firefighters from Little Compton, Tiverton and Dartmouth assisted with water and staffing. Tankers shuttled water from Adamsville Pond.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

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