Monroe County, West Virginia – Although no records or people were lost, the building sustained significant damage.
Around 3:30 a.m. this morning, smoke was seen coming from the building, prompting local authorities to respond. The fire was discovered to be between the second and third floors of the building.
As a result, the county commission held an emergency meeting this morning to declare a County State of Emergency to expedite the building’s repairs.
The county commission president stated that while there was significant damage, it could have been worse, and he is grateful to the first responders who arrived. If you want to stay up to date on the status of repairs, go to the County Clerk’s Facebook page.
This is an ongoing investigation.
