No people were hurt, but five goats were killed after fire developed east of Emporia on Tuesday night.
Hartford-Neosho Rapids and Emporia firefighters went to 1252 Road T shortly before 8:30 pm. Hartford-Neosho Rapids Fire Chief Greg Zumbrunn says crews found two structures on fire when they arrived, a barn and a silo. The barn had partially collapsed as fire crews arrived, while the silo was still standing.
Both buildings are considered a total loss with an estimated damage amount above $80,000. The barn was used for goats, some of which survived. The silo, housing hunting equipment, is still standing.
Zumbrunn says the likely cause was a goat knocking over a heat lamp.
4 Rivers Electric also responded to the scene to secure utilities.
10 pm Tuesday: Barn destroyed in structure fire on Road T Tuesday night
Fire destroyed a structure in the 1200 block of Road T Tuesday night.
Emporia and Hartford Neosho Rapids fire crews were called 1252 Road T just after 8:20 pm for a structure fire. According to Emporia Battalion Chief Tony Fuller, when crews arrived at the scene they found a barn had become fully engulfed and downed by flames.
No injuries to humans were reported and additional details are pending. Hartford Neosho Rapids Fire is handling the investigation.
