CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — A fire at a chicken litter storage barn along Old Shelby Road could cause lingering smoke and reduced visibility in the western part of the county for several days.
Crews with the Cooksville Volunteer Fire Department responded to the fire yesterday.
The storage barn burned and collapsed, but the fire is now contained and under control.
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Cooksville Fire said it has received multiple reports of smoke in the area related to the fire.
Drivers are urged to use caution when traveling nearby, as smoke and other conditions could limit visibility.
The department said it plans to release more information as it becomes available.