07/18/08 07:21 AM
Barn blaze claims antique car, equipment
HARTLAND — An antique car, a boat, two tractors and various other pieces of farm equipment were destroyed along with the barn where they were stored during an early morning fire Thursday in the Town of Hartland, Niagara County sheriff’s officials reported.
Volunteer firefighters from Hartland, Gasport, Middleport and Terrys Corners responded to the 2:51 a. m. alarm at 3334 Hartland Road, near Chapman Road. Upon their arrival, the firefighters found the barn completely engulfed in flames.
The barn was considered a total loss. No injuries were reported and no cattle were injured.
Paul G. Dersarkissian, who owns the barn, said he left the building at 7 p. m. and returned to discover the fire just before 3 a. m.
