Fire engulfs Kinburn barn

Firefighters are fighting a fire that has engulfed a barn in rural west Ottawa on Monday afternoon.

Ottawa Fire Services says crews responded to a farm on the 2900 block of Kinburn Side Road shortly after 1:15 p.m.

Witnesses nearby could see smoke and flames in the area.

The blaze was started by a vehicle fire inside the barn, according to Ottawa Fire Services spokesperson Nick Defazio.

Two people are reportedly being assessed on scene by firefighters and paramedics. At least one has symptoms of smoke inhalation.

No animals were located inside.

Fire crews are shuttling water to the scene as there are no hydrants in the area.

Firefighters remain at the scene actively fighting the fire.

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