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Barn Fire At Halkirk
Farm
16 February 04
 About 11.15pm on Saturday, 14
February, 2004 a fire was discovered within
a Dutch barn at Buckies Farm, Halkirk. Three
units from Highlands and Islands Fire Brigade attended. The barn and
its contents were completely destroyed. As a result of the fire a 62 year
old man was treated at hospital for the effects of smoke inhalation but
was later released.
 Two
Tractors and other equipment were also lost in the blaze. Around 70
cattle were housed in the adjoining building and were rescued before the
fire had spread into their area.
 There
are no suspicious circumstances and enquiries are continuing into the
cause of the fire.
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