BARTON COUNTY – A fire destroyed a large 2-story barn on Saturday.

Just before 3 p.m. The Great Bend Fire Department and Barton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a structure fire in the 300 block of Southeast 10 Road, according to a media release.

The barn with a hayloft was completely engulfed in flames when emergency personnel arrived.

Investigation of the incident indicates the fire was accidental in and was unintentionally caused by one of the residents.

The Ellinwood Fire Department assisted the Great Bend Fire Department at the scene.

There were no injuries.