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Firefighting clothing and helmets (Credit: Matt C; UnSplash)

Springfield Firefighter Injures Knee While Battling Barn Fire

By Greg Halbleib Feb 9, 2026 | 5:35 AM

A Springfield firefighter was injured at the scene of a barn fire on Saturday night.

Springfield firefighters were called to the 4000 block of Tuxhorn Road east of the city at about 7 p.m.

The barn was fully engulfed in flames visible from Route 29 about a half mile away.

The firefighter was taken to a local hospital for a knee injury.