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Tobacco Barn Collapse

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Tragedy on the farm!! Circa 1910 Barn Collapses Under Snow Load!

What happens here

The presenter highlights the challenges of heavy snowfall in the South, noting 7.5 inches of snow. He then reveals that an old tobacco barn on the property has collapsed under the weight of the snow. He approaches the damaged barn, showing close-ups of the caved-in roof, displaced logs, and twisted metal sheets that once formed the structure. The collapse is attributed to the sheer weight of the snow, which caused the already deteriorating logs to give way. The presenter mentions plans to salvage as much of the old barn wood, primarily pine and poplar, as possible.

Goal: Document the collapse of the tobacco barn due to snow