Brush fire damages home, other buildings

Local News

Related Photos

Don Kemper

Discussion

April 28, 2009

Staff report The Daily Independent Tue Apr 28, 2009, 06:47 AM EDT

A brush fire on New Haven Court in Flatwoods damaged a home and three other buildings on Monday afternoon.

Flatwoods Fire Chief Richard Blevins said the fire started as a brush fire but eventually spread to three outbuildings on two properties in the 2900 block of New Haven Court at its intersection with Conlon Street. Blevins said the siding on one home was damaged along with a greenhouse at one piece of property. A garage and another outbuilding on a second homeowner’s property were also damaged, he said.

The fire started around 2:30 p.m. and was completely out by 4:30 p.m., according to officials.

At press time it was unclear whether the brush fire was lit intentionally or started on accident. Blevins said fire officials were continuing to investigate and he was not at liberty to say whether criminal charges were being considered.

Firefighters from the Flatwoods, Russell and Wurtland fire departments were on scene as well as two medical response units.

No injuries were reported as a result of the blaze.

Text Only

Local News

Beshear in West Liberty to help in tornado recovery
State legislatures and Gov. Steve Beshear gathered in West Liberty on Friday to sign three bills that will help in the recovery efforts of the tornado-stricken town.

May 26, 2012
Students get more than a scoop’s share
There’s nothing more refreshing than ice cream on a hot day, and no one knows that better than the principal of Hager Elementary School in Ashland.

May 26, 2012
2 school aides part of drug arrests
Two elementary school aides and three other people were arrested Thursday in a Carter County drug investigation.

May 26, 2012
5K run main attraction for Final Friday in Greenup
Greenup’s Final Friday included the usual live entertainment and car show, but a 5K run also attracted many to town Friday evening.

May 26, 2012
Fla.-to-Boyd drug ring defendants plead guilty
One of the eight people charged in an alleged Florida-to-Boyd County pill-trafficking ring pleaded guilty Thursday and a second is expected to do the same next week.
A third defendant in the case pleaded guilty May 18.

May 25, 2012
Carter school layoffs possible
Carter County schools are looking at deep budget cuts and layoffs.
About 20 may lose their jobs this year, treasurer Andy Lyons said. Lyons spoke to a reporter Thursday after presenting a tentative budget to the school board last week.

May 25, 2012
Day of music at Greenbo Saturday
Live music will be playing non-stop during Saturday afternoon’s Greenup County Music Festival at the Greenbo Lake State Park Amphitheatre, starting with “The Greenup County ‘IT’ Factor” top-10 finalists at 1 p.m.

May 25, 2012
U.S. 23 yard sale going strong in fifth year
The annual U.S. 23 yard sale began Thursday, starting along the highway in Michigan and ending in Virginia.

May 25, 2012
Couple donates land to Habitat
It is said home is where the heart is. One Greenup County couple’s heart-felt gift will help two families live the phrase by receiving homes.

May 25, 2012
Vet appreciation picnic set at park
Tri-State veterans are invited to a free outing on June 2.

May 25, 2012
More Local News Headlines

Local News

Search Results

Related Photos

Discussion

Brush fire damages home, other buildings

Site Map

Contact Us