Large barn destroyed by fire at farm on Paris Pike near Bourbon County line
A large barn was destroyed by fire in rural Fayette County Tuesday afternoon.
The Lexington Fire Department was dispatched to the fire at 5075 Paris Pike at 3:16 p.m.
Windy conditions exacerbated the situation, according to a fire department spokesperson, who said crews were “operating in a defensive mode.”
“Extra units were dispatched to help with water supply. Firefighters are focused on protecting nearby exposures,” the department said.
The barn was deemed a total loss.
No horses were inside the barn, and no equipment was damaged, according to the fire department. Hay was being stored inside.
Karla Ward
Lexington Herald-Leader