A local family is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating fire that completely destroyed their 30-year-old barn, which had been home to five horses, a pony, a calf, a cow, and two goats.
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — A local family is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating fire that completely destroyed their 30-year-old barn.The barn owner, Justin Blackwood, spoke with Action News Jax about the challenging situation he and his family now face, and are asking the community for help.The blaze took the family by surprise as they were getting ready for bed, with Blackwood’s wife in the shower. He came out to check on their dogs and saw flames rapidly engulfing the barn.
Blackwood says the arrival of five Clay County Fire and Rescue trucks came to help fight the blaze, but it couldn’t be contained. The barn, which had been a part of the property before Blackwood moved in, now stands as little more than charred columns.
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