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Out-of-control trash fire believed factor in Wheet Road blaze

Outbuilding totally engulfed when firefighters arrive on scene
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By Donald Hare, Public Information Officer
Adair County Fire Department

The Adair County Fire Department responded to an outbuilding fire at 4:44pmCT, Tuesday afternoon at 77 Wheet Road, in Eastern Adair County.

Upon arrival, the property was completely engulfed in fire.


Property owner was Brenda Popplewell. The fire is believed to have started from a trash fire that got out of control.

There were 11 firemen on the scene for around one hour.


This story was posted on 2018-05-02 08:36:05
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Adair Co. firefighters brave dense smoke to control fire



2018-05-02 - Wheet Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Donald Hare, Public Information Officer, Adair County Fire Department, Columbia, KY.

Firefighters braved dense smoke to extinguish a blaze on property owned by Brenda Popplewell which had engulfed the outbuilding upper left. The fire is believed to have been the result of a trash burn which got out of control. Eleven firemen were on the scene for approximately one hour Tuesday afternoon, May 1, 2018. - - Donald Hare

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Out-of-control fire totally destroys Wheet Road Outbuilding



2018-05-02 - Wheet Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Donald Hare, Public Information Officer, Adair County Fire Department, Columbia, KY.
Firefighters from the Adair County Fire Department were able to extinguish a blaze on property owned by Brenda Popplewell which had engulfed the outbuilding upper left, and to contain a grass fire, but the outbuilding was a total loss. The fire is believed to have been the result of a trash burn which got out of control. Eleven firemen were on the scene for approximately one hour Tuesday afternoon, May 1, 2018. - - Donald Hare

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