Fairgrounds Barn Survives Fire Damage



Fairplay, CO - At approximately 7:00 a.m. on September 5 North-West Fire was dispatched to the report of a structure fire at the Fairplay Fairgrounds. On arrival crews found the barn, located northeast of the fairgrounds, with flames fully engulfing the top level. Three engines and 8 firefighters responded and quickly began to attack the fire from the outside. Mutual aid had been requested from Jefferson-Como Fire and Hartsel Fire, but was stood down once the fire was controlled. The fire was confined to the upper story, leaving the lower level mostly intact.

Once the fire was extinguished firefighters checked the structure for damage and fire extension from the interior. Much of the top floor was burned away and most of the roof joists on the lower level were charred to some extent.

Damage to the structure is estimated at 30%, primarily to the upper level. Investigation showed the origin of the fire to be on the upper level, near the stairs, at the north end of the barn. The cause is undetermined at this time.

There were no animals in the barn at the time of the fire and no injuries were sustained during the incident.