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A large number of cattle have died in a barn fire in Haldimand County, according to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

Investigators say OPP, as well as Haldimand County fire and paramedics, were called out an address on Smithville Road in Canborough around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday after a report of a major fire on an acreage.

It’s estimated that 148 dairy cattle perished in the blaze. No other injuries reported.

Police say the barn was fully engulfed by fire.

#HaldimandOPP and @HaldEmerg crews on scene for barn fire Smithville Rd. in #Canborough. Approximately 148 dairy cattle perished. Cause of fire is under investigation. Smithville Rd. is closed between Canborough Rd. and South Chippewa Rd. Please use alternate route.^rl pic.twitter.com/8ZKK7pXmDs — OPP West (@OPP_WR) January 21, 2020

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The Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal has been notified but has not yet confirmed an investigation.

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