A Saturday afternoon fire that drew response from companies around the region is being investigated as a possible arson, according to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department.
Fire units were dispatched to Mattjack Trail off Spriggs Road near Highland Ridge on September 14.
The fire destroyed a barn and partially burned an abandoned two-story wood frame house on the property.
Berkeley Springs Volunteer Fire Company was in command of the fire scene during the event. The following agencies assisted Company 1: Hancock Volunteer Fire Company, Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Company, South Morgan Volunteer Fire Department, Reynolds Store Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Hedgesville Volunteer Fire Company, Slanesville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Morgan County EMS, Morgan County Sheriff’s Department, Maryland State Police – Aviation Command, West Virginia State Police and the Washington County Rehab Unit.
The cause of the fire is currently being investigated by the West Virginia Fire Marshal’s office.
The State Fire Marshal’s Arson Hotline is 1-800-233-FIRE.
