Abandoned Barn Burns Near Batesville

A cause is under investigation Thursday.

Photo by Batesville Fire & Rescue.

(Batesville, Ind.) - The Batesville Fire Department got a very early wake-up call.

An abandoned barn was on fire on State Road 229 at Northside Drive around 12:30 Thursday morning.

When firefighters arrived, the old barn was fully engulfed.

Nobody was hurt, but the barn was a total loss.

The fire department says a cause remains under investigation.

More from Local News


Events

Two Vehicle Crash Turns Fatal in Ohio County

The accident took place on Monday evening.

'Opt outside’ Over Thanksgiving Holiday

Indiana DNR will offer free admission to all State Park properties and several recreational areas.

Rising Sun's Titkemeyer Signs to Play Softball at Indiana Wesleyan

Titkemeyer has played a key role in the recent success of the Shiners.

OHSAA Member Schools Pass NIL Referendum Proposal

Schools vote in favor of emergency referendum; Ohio becomes 45th state to allow NIL at the high school level.

Local Sports Report - November 21-22, 2025

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Dylan Schneider - Ain't Missin You

Kenny Rogers You Decorated My Life 22:19
Doug Stone In a Different Light 22:12
Miranda Lambert Gunpowder And Lead 22:09
Mark Chesnutt It's A Little Too Late 22:06