Great Bend Post

ALBERT- A barn was destroyed and two dogs died in a fire in Barton County on Monday.

The Barton County Sheriff’s office reported they were dispatched along with the Albert Fire Department just after 2:30 p.m. to a structure fire in the 100 block of Northwest 120 Avenue.

Tank trucks were also called from the Great Bend Fire Department to bring extra water.

Upon arrival, firefighters and deputies found the barn was completely involved in fire. The fire had also spread to an adjacent creek bed.

The Albert Fire Department was able to bring the fire under control and extinguish the brush fires in the creek.

Investigation at the scene by the Sheriff’s office indicates the property owner had burned yard waste the day before and thought the fire was extinguished.

As winds picked up yesterday afternoon embers from the brush pile were fanned and ignited grass nearby. The fire then spread to the barn, and set fire to the structure.

The fire appears to be accidental according to the Sheriff.

The structure and contents were a total loss. The owner was able to release two horses that were in the barn at the time of the fire but two English Bulldogs perished in the blaze.