Official: Barn fire suspicious

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September 2, 2010

By Andrea Lannom Register-Herald Reporter The Register-Herald Thu Sep 02, 2010, 12:01 AM EDT

RALEIGH COUNTY — Official: Barn fire suspicious

Authorities say a barn fire that occurred in Ghent Wednesday night looks suspicious.

The incident occurred around 6:54 p.m. on Abbeville Court in Ghent. Capt. Rick Morrison of the Ghent Volunteer Fire Department said the fire originated in the middle of the second floor of the barn.

“The fire shouldn’t have started there, so it’s very suspicious,” he said. “This will be under investigation.”

Morrison said the barn was an old wood structure and the damage was minimal.

The scene was cleared by 7:54 p.m. and no injuries were reported.

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