A barn went up in flames on South Holly Springs Road just after 8 p.m. on Christmas night, but no one was hurt and no animals were inside, according to Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services.
What’s Happening: Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services says crews were called to a structure fire on South Holly Springs Road a little after 8 p.m. Firefighters got there to find a barn fully engulfed in flames.
What’s Important: Officials say there were no injuries in the fire. They report the barn was not used to house animals, so no animals were harmed.
How This Affects Real People: People who live near or travel along South Holly Springs Road may have seen smoke, flames, and emergency vehicles in the area after 8 p.m., but officials say the fire was limited to the barn and did not cause any reported injuries.
What Investigators Are Doing: Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services says its Fire Investigations Team is now looking into what caused the barn to catch fire. Officials have not yet released a cause.
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