Storage barn destroyed in fire

DOE RUN – Personnel from the Doe Run Fire Protection District were dispatched to storage barn fire at approximately 3:40 p.m. Wednesday.

According to Captain Kyle Albertina, the building located at 2602 Henson Rd. was approximately 40 percent engulfed in flames when the first crew arrived.

Firefighters immediately established a water supply and were able to stop the fire from progressing.

He said the building was a metal pole barn and appeared to be used for storage of lawn equipment and all-terrain vehicles. Albertina said the owner’s insurance adjusters are expected to visit on Thursday. He said the building appears to be a total loss.

Assisting with the operation were fire departments from Farmington, Wolf Creek, Leadington, Park Hills and Pilot Knob.

Crews remained on the scene until 5:48 p.m.

At this time the cause of the fire is undetermined.

To see more photos and video visit dailyjournalonline.com” width=”800″ /> Crews from six local fire departments respond to this fire at 2602 Henson Rd. near Doe Run on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters remained on the scene for two hours. No one was injured.

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Emergency personnel from the Leadington Fire Department prepare to assist the Doe Run Fire Department with a blaze at 2602 Henson Rd. on Wednesday. Water was brought in to fight the fire. Five departments assisted in squelching the blaze.