UPDATE: Trail’s End Lodge at Camp Aldrich destroyed in fire

BARTON COUNTY —Trail’s End Lodge, a small hunting lodge at Camp Aldrich, caught fire early Friday morning, according to a media release from Barton County Community College

The Camp Ranger noticed the flames when he stepped outside to start his day at about 5 a.m. The Claflin Fire Department responded to the call.

There were no injuries. The camp was not in use at the time.

Preliminary investigation indicates electrical problems may be a contributing factor. The initial estimate of loss is placed at $165000.00, according to Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir.

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Friday morning fire at Camp Aldrich -image courtesy Barton County Community College

BARTON COUNTY —Trail’s End Lodge, a small hunting lodge at Camp Aldrich, caught fire early Friday morning, according to a media release from Barton County Community College

The Camp Ranger noticed the flames when he stepped outside to start his day at about 5 a.m. The Claflin Fire Department responded to the call.

There were no injuries. The camp was not in use at the time.

Vice President of Administration Mark Dean said the cause remains under investigation.