PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) - A barn fire near Pelican Rapids has
killed about 9,000 turkeys that were due to go to market next week.
John Gorton operates the farm and made the emergency call
Tuesday night. Firefighters from Pelican Rapids and Elizabeth
arrived to find the barn engulfed in flames.
Firefighters worked to contain the blaze, but the building - and
its 9,000 turkeys- were a total loss.
The Daily Journal of Fergus Falls reports losses are estimated
at up to $750,000. Firefighters were on the scene for about four
hours.
Arson is not believed to be a factor. Pelican Rapids Fire Chief
Trevor Steeves says an electrical issue might be to blame.