No injuries reported in barn fire

Barn fire in Eastwood
Published: Nov. 30, 2023 at 4:34 PM EST

EASTWOOD, W.Va. (WTAP) - UPDATE 11/30/2023

Crews have cleared the scene at approximately 5 p.m.

The barn was turned over to the landowner to let the rest of the fire smolder out over night.

The fire was contained to only the barn and was not a threat to anything near it.

ORIGINAL

Fire crews are at the scene of a barn fire in Eastwood.

First responders were called to the 11000 block of Staunton Turnpike shortly after 3:15 p.m. Thursday.

Officials say they are waiting for the fire to burn out at this point. Firefighters say the fire is under control.

No people have been hurt in the fire and no animals are in the barn at the time of the fire.

The homeowner believes the fire started around a wood stove and nothing in the building is salvageable.

The Eastwood and Mineral Wells Volunteer Fire Departments are at the scene and the Deerwalk Volunteer Fire Department are on standby.