Photo by Gary Nieter, Times-Union-
A pole barn in Silver Lake burned at 2 p.m. Friday after it caught fire from a nearby grass fire. Lawn mowers and other equipment were stored in the barn. According to Silver Lake Fire Department Chief Morris Jones, Matthew Alexander, CR 1200S, Silver Lake, was burning grass Friday when the barn caught on fire. Alexander attempted to put the fire out with two fire extinguishers to no avail. Jones said the barn was a total loss. Assisting Silver Lake was Claypool Fire Department. Approximately 10 firemen were at the scene. Photo by Gary Nieter, Times-Union
