A family home on the 500 block of Longbranch Road in Lewis County was saved this last week, but sadly the barn next door to the home containing the owners trucks, mowers and other equipment was totally destroyed including all the content.

Graham Kilsby

The owner, W.J. Spencer, in a report to Fire Chief Steve Vineyard stated that he had a heater on in the shop and shut it off. He further stated that he pulled a truck inside, then went to work outside for 30-45 minutes, then saw flames coming from the workshop.

A heavy fuel load and ammunition were inside. Fire damage prevented a determination of the cause of the fire. But all contents inside the building, cars, trucks, mowers and auto parts, including the building, were totally destroyed.