Barn Fire on Asbury Church Road

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SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION CAUSED BARN FIRE

By Jon Mayhew
Publisher

BOGER CITY -- Three fire departments responded to reports of a barn fire Tuesday night.

Just before 10:30 p.m., Boger City fire responded to the residence of Millie Cronland, to find her barn fully engulfed in flames.

According to assistant Lincoln County Fire Marshal Lou Paduano, spontaneous combustion caused the fire.

"There was hay in the barn, as well as a loader and a tractor," said Paduano, adding the barn was completely burned to the ground.
Firefighters quickly worked to bring the barn fire under control. Photo by Candy Walker/The Carolina Scoop.
Paduano said the tractor was heavily damaged due to the fire, but the loader should be OK.

"The barn was owned by Ms. Cronland, but I think she was letting someone else use it," said Paduano.

Flames could be seen from as far away as East Highway 150 and Old Mill Road.

Firefighters said that two teens passing by noticed the fire and called Lincoln County 911. Cronland, who is part of the Cronland Hardware family, wasn't injured. Pumpkin Center and North 321 firefighters assisted Boger City firefighters in battling the blaze. Lincoln County EMS and Life Saving Crew were on hand to assist.
The barn belonged to Cronland Hardware's Minnie Cronland. Flames could be seen on east Highway 150. Photo by Candy Walker/The Carolina Scoop.
No animals were injured or died in the fire, as they were freed when firefighters arrived. In total, more than 50 firefighters battled the blaze.

The Carolina Scoop's Candy Walker contributed to this article.