Firefighters battle barn blaze

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A turkey barn was destroyed south of GPC early Wednesday morning.

        The Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department requested aid from Veale and Steen Townships in fighting the fire.  Also the Daviess County Emergency Management Agency assisted.  Reports indicate that the monetary loss of 15,000 birds and the barn could reach one million dollars. Two nearby barns were protected. There were no injuries.  The cause of the fire is still being determined.