Fire Ravages Barn at Popular Orchard in Upstate New York

Large Fire Destroys Barn at Popular Orchard

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On Tuesday, a large fire sadly destroyed what owners called the main barn at a popular orchard in Upstate New York. Dramatic photos and video show a fully engulfed structure and fighter fighters dangerously trying to salvage what they could under the extreme conditions.

Samascott Orchards, one of the Capital Region's most popular orchards in Kinderhook, lost its main barn in a structure fire on Tuesday, according to a Facebook post by the 4th generation family farm.

Samascott Orchards, Kinderhook New York Photo: Samascott Orchards Facebook

"We lost our main barn tonight. So thankful everyone is safe. We can’t thank all the firefighters enough who have been working for hours to put out this massive fire, and are still hard at work right now." Samascott Orchards, Facebook

Video Shows Firefighters Battle Massive Blaze

Firefighters Battle Large Fire at Popular Upstate New York Orchard

Gallery Credit: Brian Cody TSM Albany

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