Fire destroys Pickens Barn Home

A fire destroyed a two-story barn home in Pickens County this morning. Firefighters continue to monitor hot spots of the home located off Walhalla Highway, which is just west of Pickens near Riggins Road.  Firefighters believe a wood stove used to heat the family home last night ignited the blaze.  The barn style home was fully involved when firefighters arrived on scene and it took more than two hours to bring the flames under control. Three departments worked the fire, including Pickens, Holly Springs and Six Mile.  Fortunately, the family escaped the blaze, as did the animals.  No one was injured battling the fire as well.  Fire crews will stay on scene this afternoon, watching for hot spots.