Great Bend Post

HOLYROOD – Officials are investigating a fire in rural Ellsworth County.

The Barton County Sheriff’s Office, Claflin Fire Department and fire units from Ellsworth County responded to the structure fire in the 1800 Block of 150th Avenue just before 3:30 p.m. on Monday.

According to the Sheriff’s Department, upon arrival officers discovered an outbuilding containing two passenger cars and a tractor fully engulfed in flames.

James Holmolka owns the property.

Officials say the fire was caused by trash that was burning in metal barrels and left unattended.

The dollar value of the property loss is unknown.

The incident remains under investigation.