There was a large barn fire on Monday night (January 6, 2020) just before 10:00pm north of Sexsmith on Range Road 60 near Township Road 742.  The County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service, along with resources from stations in Sexsmith, Teepee Creek, LaGlace, Clairmont, Dunes, Wembley and Bezanson were dispatched to the call.   

Upon arrival, the barn was found to be fully involved and threatening other property.  A defensive fire attack with 4 engines and water shuttle with 5 tenders was initiated to combat the blaze.  Approximately 20 head of cattle were lost in the fire.  The County Fire Marshall will be initiating an investigation into the cause of the fire.