Jefferson Fire Protection District officials are estimating damage at $160,000 from a fire that destroyed a 50 by 100 foot pole barn with multiple four wheelers, motorcycles and a Ford Explorer inside.
The owner of the property, Corthal Horn of 9374 North Monmouth south of Mt. Vernon, spotted the fire after it was already burning through the barn. Jefferson Rural called in Mt. Vernon City, Weber Township, and Waltonville to the scene with tankers and additional manpower, while Woodlawn and Benton stood by at
the Jefferson Fire Protection District Station in the event of another fire.
The State Fire Marshals office is investigating the cause of the fire.
The blaze was first discovered at 7:20 Monday night, with firemen on the scene for four hours. No injuries were reported. Horn’s home was about 200 feet away and was never threatened.
