Large fire at Amish business in Parke County

PHOTOS: Ten fire departments responded to a fire in Marshall, Indiana, at a company filled with firewood. According to the Marshall Volunteer Fire Departmentโ€™s Fire Chief Kenny Ryan, a fire erupted in the mechanical room at Park County Firewood in the early hours of Tuesday.

Chief Ryan said that the department responded to the fire around 1 a.m., and with the assistance of 9 other departments, was able to get the fire put out by 4:30-5 a.m. Chief Ryan said that no injuries were reported and that a mechanical error caused the fire. Parke County Firewood is an Amish-operated business that cuts, bundles, and sells firewood around the area and can be found in parks, state parks, gas stations, and other regions. Chief Ryan said the fire destroyed the outdoor drying area that held the companyโ€™s kilns. Chief Ryan did say, however, that the departments were able to keep the flames from the main storage and work areas, as well as the warehouse and offices.

WTWO-TV NBC 2 Terre Haute

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