Ohio Chief Texts Fire Status to TV Station

Aug. 11, 2011
ISLAND CREEK, Ohio -- A structure in Jefferson County was destroyed after fire ripped through it Wednesday. The blaze broke out at about 3 p.m. at the building on Township Road 613 in Island Creek Township. There were no reported injuries. The fire chief at the scene sent NEWS9 a text message stating that when he arrived at the scene, the structure was already a total loss.

ISLAND CREEK, Ohio --

A structure in Jefferson County was destroyed after fire ripped through it Wednesday.

The blaze broke out at about 3 p.m. at the building on Township Road 613 in Island Creek Township.

There were no reported injuries.

The fire chief at the scene sent NEWS9 a text message stating that when he arrived at the scene, the structure was already a total loss.

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