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Fire causes massive damage at Clermont farm; owners to still hold upcoming fall festival

CLERMONT, Fla. — Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a fire at a Lake County farm.

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It happened early Monday morning at Southern Hill Farms in Clermont.

The farm’s owners said no one was hurt, but several crucial pieces of equipment were damaged.

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They believe lightning may have struck the barn, sparking a fire.

Southern Hill says its annual “Fall Festival” will still happen at the end of the month.

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“We appreciate your continued support during this challenging time,” the farm’s owners said on social media.

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