Eight barns destroyed in fire

JOHNSTON COUNTY It happened just north of I-40 off Highway 96 around 7p.m.

No one was hurt in the blaze, but the flames destroyed at least eight tobacco barns.

Several drivers on I-40 called 911, because they could see the smoke from the highway.

Officials have not said how the fire started.

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