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OPDYKE, Ill. — Despite a fire Wednesday to their hoop barn and corn pit, officials at Marlow’s Pumpkin Patch in Opdyke say they’re opening tomorrow.

Firefighters responded Wednesday to a report of an 80 X 80 hay barn on fire in Opdyke. At least seven agencies responded to the scene, including the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson Fire Protection District #1, Mount Vernon Professional Fire Fighters, Waltonville Fire Protection District, and others. No serious injuries were reported.

First responders were able to keep the fire contained in the hoop barn and corn pit. The owners hope to have both repaired by the end of the season.