1:10 p.m. update       Lightning from an early morning thunderstorm that rolled across Ellis County is being blamed for starting the Sunday fire. Ellis County

Rural Fire Director Dick Klaus told Hays Post, “It was originally believed to be a grass fire. We found the barn, four miles south of Walker, on fire. The structure was a total loss.” There were no injuries. In addition to Rural Fire Company 4, the Gorham fire department helped fight the fire.

7:30 a.m. No official word on what caused Sunday morning’s fire south of Walker. Lumber and hay were among items stored in the structure. No injuries  have been reported.

5:07 a.m.  The fire is under control. Additional water is being sent to the scene as fire crews take care of hot spots.

4:50 a.m. Ellis County Rural Fire asked for assistance. Russell County has dispatched the Gorham fire department to help.

 

4:30 a.m. Ellis County Rural Fire has been dispatched to report of a structure fire. A barn 4 miles south of Walker is on fire. It was reportedly fully engulfed in flames.  Few additional details are available. Stay tuned to Eagle Radio and check Hays Post for more information.