UPDATE: 1/16/2023, 3:55 p.m.

BARRACKVILLE, W.Va. (WBOY) — The Valley Volunteer Fire Department has shared updates on a fire that happened in Barrackville Monday morning.

According to a Facebook post, the house was ruled a total loss, and a cat did not make it out. “Our thoughts and prayers to individuals involved,” said the post.

The department said that crews fought the fire for approximately two hours.

  • (Courtesy: Valley Volunteer Fire Department)
  • (Courtesy: Valley Volunteer Fire Department)

ORIGINAL: 1/16/2023, 8:16 a.m.

BARRACKVILLE, W.Va. (WBOY) – Multiple crews responded to an early morning structure fire in Marion County on Monday.

According to the Marion County 911 communications center, the fire started just before 5:30 off of Davey Run Road, just northwest of Barrackville.

Multiple departments, including fire crews from Barrackville, Grant Town, Fairview, Farmington, Mannington, Rivesville and Plesant Valley, and Grant Town EMS all responded to the scene.

Communication center officials said the fire was brought under control around an hour later.

There is no word on any damage or injuries at this time.

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