Barn fire reported in Lee County; multiple agencies respond
Firefighters responded to a barn fire Thursday morning, October 8, in the 1500 block of Lee Road 266, according to the Beulah Fire Department.
Beulah firefighters were dispatched to the scene at approximately 11:25 a.m. for a reported barn fire.
Upon arrival, crews found the structure heavily involved in flames and immediately began fire suppression operations to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures and property.
Salem Volunteer Fire & Rescue assisted Beulah Fire Department through a mutual aid response.
According to Salem Volunteer Fire Department, Tanker 512 and one volunteer responded at approximately 11:24 a.m. Tanker 512 supplied 2,000 gallons of water to assist Beulah firefighters with firefighting operations before being released from the scene at approximately 1 p.m.
Firefighters remained on scene to conduct suppression and overhaul operations, addressing remaining hot spots and ensuring the fire was fully extinguished.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Beulah Utilities District also assisted during the incident.
Beulah Fire Department expressed its appreciation to the assisting agencies and community partners for their cooperation and support, noting the importance of agencies working together to protect lives and property.
No additional information about the cause of the fire, the extent of the damage or any injuries was provided in the departments’ statements.
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