UPDATE: Cause of Jackson Hill barn blaze remains under investigation, but is thought to be electrical in nature

AVA- Numerous emergency agencies were called out to the scene of a barn blaze Monday morning in Northern Oneida County.

Alarms sounded shortly before 8:30 a.m. Dispatchers fielded calls regarding a barn fire at 7754 Jackson Hill Road, Ava, NY. The primary fire department on-scene was West Leyden.

Mutual Aid included Boonville, Western and Constableville.

Officials say this was a fully involved barn fire. Fire Chief Jeff Nellenback told us the horses made it out, however; it’s believed a cat and a dog were lost in the flames.

No other injuries were reported.

West Leyden Fire Department image.

Although there was significant damage to the structure, Chief Nellenback said the barn was not a total loss as the horse arena remained in-tact.

The official cause remains under investigation, but with that being said, emergency officials believe the origin was electrical in nature.

Boonville’s Municipal Commission, the Town of Ava, Lewis County Emergency Manager Bob MacKenzie and the Solid Waste Authority all provided assistance. 

Headline image by Randy Pond.