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Lightning Strikes Two Lancaster County Barns Causing Large Loss
Fire officials report two barns near Petersburg and Black Run burned after lightning strikes. The Long farm barn suffered 10 000 to 15 000 pounds in damage with sixty tons of hay and wheat destroyed. The Hosler farm barn at Black Run, 116 by 60 feet, valued at 15 000, also burned with horses, chickens, crops, and tools lost. Fire crews battled flames through the night, blocking roads and hauling water from distant streams.
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Nettsville
Lititz
Fine
Emory Wagner
Harry Kratzert
Neilsville
Lancaster County
John B. Hossler
Black Run
Manheim
Mt. Joy
Paul 2. Enier
Coen
Maml
Clayton Hoseler
Clayton Hossler