A fire reportedly damaged a barn in Stearns County late last week.

According to the report, fire crews from Sauk Centre and Melrose arrived at the scene in the 38000 block of County Road 185 to fight the blaze.

Officials say the fire appears to have begun in a small attached shed at the front of the barn.

The home is reportedly owned by William Wessel, 65, of Sauk Centre.  Officials say a small heater was being used in the shed to keep the water lines from freezing.

Authorities say the animals inside the barn were able to get out through the rear barn doors. No animals were hurt or died in the fire.

The fire remains under investigation.