Barn lost to fire in Little Valley area

The St. George Fire Department responds to a structure fire at 2162 East 2800 South in the Little Valley area, St. George, Utah, June 14, 2013 | Photo by Chris Caldwell, St. George News

ST. GEORGE – The St. George Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 2162 East 2800 South in the Little Valley area Friday night.

St. George Fire Capt. Jason Whipple said the fire call came in at around 9 p.m. after  what he described as a “three-sided storage barn” caught fire.

Despite the efforts of the responding fire crews, Whipple said the barn was a total loss and that estimated damage may be worth around $40,000. The official cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

Concerns were expressed for animals on the property, though none were harmed by the fire.

The fire was extinguished by 10:30 p.m.

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St. George News Assistant Editor Mori Kessler contributed to this report.

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The St. George Fire Department responds to a structure fire at 2162 East 2800 South in the Little Valley area, St. George, Utah, June 14, 2013 | Photo by Chris Caldwell, St. George News
The St. George Fire Department responds to a structure fire at 2162 East 2800 South in the Little Valley area, St. George, Utah, June 14, 2013 | Photo by Chris Caldwell, St. George News

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