Churubusco firefighters were called to the intersection of 900 East and 700 North (Line Street at Noble/Whitley County Line) for a report of a barn fire Sunday morning.

Assistant fire chief Wayne Krider arrived to find a very large barn on fire with reports of large equipment and semi’s on fire inside the fully engulfed structure.

Crews from LaOtto and Albion were immediately called in to assist with water and manpower to extinguish the blaze. Later the Columbia City fire department was called in to assist with their ladder truck to reach the high peaks of the structure.

The barn sustained very heavy fire, smoke, heat and water damage. Much of the contents inside were destroyed or heavily damaged in the fire.

The fire was under control after a couple of hours and firefighters were on the scene for several more hours extinguishing hot spots and investigating the fire. At the time of press the cause of the fire was unknown.

If you’ve ever considered the idea of being a firefighter after watching Backdraft or Ladder 49, these firefighters would like to remind you it’s not quite like the movies.

The Churubusco fire department, LaOtto and Thorncreek recently ‘practiced’ on this house in northwest Allen County.

Firefighters gathered for a quick photo while the house continues to burn to the ground

Taya Walden says "Hello" while flames race over her head

This is the real deal here. No cameras. No fake smoke or graphic enhanced flames