Structure fire in McCracken County damages barn, vehicles

A structure fire on Tuesday morning in McCracken County damaged a barn and a pair of vehicles.

The Concord Fire Department was called to the scene on Gholson Road at about 7:20 a.m. Tuesday. A barn was on fire when they arrived. Also fully involved were a van and a camper parked adjacent to the barn. It only took seven minutes to gain control of the fire. 

Investigators believe the fire was the result of the use of a space heater in the van. The van was occupied at the time the fire began. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. 

Firefighters said this is a reminder to check for flammable items nearby when using a space heater inside.

Concord units were joined in battling the blaze by the West McCracken Fire Department and others from the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant site.  

Photo courtesy of Concord Fire Department