BROWNSDALE. Minn; — Fire destroyed a hog barn and killed 4,0000 animals before firefighters could even get there. The 5,000-square foot barn was engulfed when the first fire crew arrived. This was about 11:50 p.m. west of Brownsdale on 570th Avenue. Fire Chief David Pike said the fire’s origin was not determined immediately. Besides the loss of animals, there were no injuries, Pike said. The fire brought crews from Brownsdale and from Austin,10 miles away, and Rose Creek, also 10 miles away.
