Springfield Area Barn Fire Deemed Suspicious

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Springfield Area Barn Fire Deemed Suspicious

SPRINGFIELD TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – An early morning barn fire in the Springfield area Saturday has been deemed suspicious by authorities.

Before Barn 25-49 — Google Street View of the barn before the fire. (Click for map)

The barn is located on Highway 49 at the Highway 49/25 split which resides near the halfway point between Springfield and Cross Plains. (Location of fire)

According to Cross Plains Fire Chief Tommy Jackson, the fire is being labeled as suspicious because there was no electrical hook up to the barn and the cause of the fire is still unknown.

A Robertson County Sheriff’s Deputy discovered the fire at 4:20am and called it in. If you were in the area around that time and noticed anything unusual contact the Robertson County Sheriff’s office at (615) 384-7971.

Cross Plains Fire, Orlinda Fire, The Robertson County Sheriff’s Office and Robertson County EMS all responded to the call.