FNN Article © Saturday, October 4, 2025.
MANSFIELD, PA – Canoe Camp Creek Road in Richmond Township reopened Saturday afternoon, October 4, 2025, after being closed for several hours as multiple fire departments battled a barn fire just off from the intersection of South Main Street around 11:45 AM.
Fire apparatus from Mansfield, Blossburg, Tioga and Wellsboro were all dispatched to barn full of hay that was well involved in flames by the time the local 911 Dispatch Center received their first call of many that came in.
A tanker from Lawrenceville which was in Whitneyville also responded, as did a tanker unit from Liberty, as both departments asked if they were needed since they had fire personnel available to respond to assist at the scene.
Blossburg fire personnel arrived on scene first and confirmed that the barn was fully involved. Mansfield personnel and units were next to arrive a short time later. Mansfield fire personnel set up command at the scene.
Firefighters went on a defensive attack and worked on protecting a number of nearby structures while also fighting to contain the flames of the barn fire..
Crews were able to save the south end of the burning hay barn and prevented flames from spreading to another barn located behind the burning barn. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control and protect the other surrounding structures.
The barn fire erupted at the intersection of Westgate Road and Canoe Camp Creek Road. Fire hydrants were used, as well as tankers shuttering water into the scene from a fill site.
Canoe Camp Creek Road was closed down at noon. PennDOT was requested to assist with that road closed at the intersection of South Main Street.
Heavy equipment was brought in to tear down the barn and pulled the large smoldering hay bales apart.
Around 5:14 PM Tioga units were released, which allowed Elkland engine crew to be cleared from standing by for Tioga., Mansfield Command was terminated and all units were cleared to head back to their stations at 5:25 PM.
The smoldering hay bales and the remains of the barn would be watched over by the owners in case of a flare up.
Smoke from the fire could be seen from Blossburg and Covington even after 6:00 PM.
By 7:00 PM Mansfield Hose Company issued a smoke advisory for the area as the hay continued to burn.
Flames from the hay bales were still burning after1100 PM as smoke covered a large section of the South Main Street.
There were no reports of injuries, however, the barn, hay bales and vehicles were lost due to the fire.
It was noted that fire crews had a great response time to the fire and with well trained firefighters were key factors in keeping the flames from spreading to other structures.
Remember to support your local fire and ambulance departments.
