Fire crews were called to the scene at about 10:30 a.m. and upon arrival, fire crews found the structure completely engulfed by flames. To prevent the flames from spreading to a nearby home because of strong winds, crews began spraying it with water. That action is credited with actually saving the residence.

No injuries were reported and four animals in the barn at the time the fire started were able to escape without injury. Fire investigators in Cattaraugus County did not release the cause of the fire but it is believed a piece of machinery in the barn may have started the blaze.

BUSTI AUTO SALES FIRE

Fire crews were also busy yesterday here in Chautauqua County battling a fire at a Busti Business. The Post-Journal is reporting that firefighters from Busti, Lakewood, Kiantone, Fluvanna and Frewsburg were called to the Busti Auto Sales business on Busti-Stillwater Road Monday afternoon at about 2:30 p.m.

Fire crews say it took roughly two hours to bring the flames under control after engines began to arrive on the scene. No injuries were reported. According to a report, workers were present in the building using cutting torches at the time of the fire.