Fire destroys much of Avalon Resort lodge, Fire Marshal says blaze started in attic

by Kate Evans

An afternoon fire on New Year’s Eve destroyed a large portion of the lodge at Avalon Resort in the Hampshire County portion of Paw Paw.

The fire call came in to Hampshire County 911 Dispatch Center at 3:41 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31 for a fire on the roof of Avalon’s lodge, said a Hampshire County dispatcher. The clothing-optional resort is located at 223 Avalon Road outside of Paw Paw.

Slanesville Volunteer…