Fire destroys Elberton barn; crews stop it short of trees

Fire crews from Garfield, Palouse, Colfax, Steptoe and Albion responded Saturday to a barn fire just south of Elberton. The barn was located on the Draper-Brown Road approach into Elberton.

The vintage barn was engulfed in flames when the first fire crew, from Garfield, arrived at the scene, Chief Chris McCully said.

The fire had ignited stubble which threatened the Ron Brodenson residence and protecting the residence became the number-one priority.

Broderson said he and his son were working outside when they smelled smoke.

“We just figured the smoke from Wenatchee had come back,” said Broders...