TOWN OF ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Eight different fire departments from Chemung County were called out to a barn fire in the Town of Elmira on Wednesday afternoon.

The fire happened on Crane Road in the East Hill Fire District. The Assistant Chief of the East Hill Volunteer Fire Department, Bruce Hauver Sr., said nearby buildings were not affected.

No injuries were reported, and fire officials do not believe any animals were hurt either. At one point during the fire, thick black smoke could be seen for miles away.

There's no word yet on the cause.