Many egg-laying chickens were killed in a barn fire early Monday morning in Allegan County, according to South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES). Firefighters responded to 972 68th St. in Casco Township after someone in the area reported the fire around 5:20 a.m., SHAES said. The barn was engulfed in flames by the time SHAES and firefighters from the Ganges Township Fire Department arrived, according to authorities, who added that water had to be shuttled by tankers to the scene. SHAES said a second barn was protected from the fire, and that there were no human injuries. At this time, it is not known what caused the fire and it remains under investigation by SHAES.
