Multiple Agencies Respond to Barn Fire in Batesville

The fire occurred Saturday evening.

 

Photo by Batesville Fire and Rescue.

(Batesville, Ind.) - Multiple agencies responded to a barn fire on Saturday evening.

Firefighters from Batesville, Morris, Napoleon, New Point and Oldenburg responded to the blaze on Mid Road.

Upon arriving at the scene, a barn was found fully engulfed.

Some farm machinery and a boat were destroyed, along with the barn. No cattle were inside.

The owner was treated for a burn on his arm.

More from Local News

Events

State Sen. Leising Welcomes Students to the Statehouse

Eleven area students served as Senate Pages this legislative session.

Ripley Co. Experiencing Flooded Roadways

Click to see which areas to avoid.

Batesville Woman Sentenced for Theft from Local Orthodontist

Sentencing was handed down on Wednesday in Ripley County.

IBCA Releases Girls Basketball All-State Teams

Nineteen players from the area earned recognition.

2025-26 ORVC Boys Basketball All-Conference Team Announced

Conference champs South Ripley led the way with four selections.

Local Sports Report - March 4, 2026

The IHSAA Boys Basketball State Tournament continued on Wednesday.

On Air

Rick Bernius playing
Craig Morgan - This Ain't Nothin'

John Michael Montgomery I Love The Way You Love Me 17:19
Clint Black Killin' Time 17:16
Jordan Davis Almost Maybes 17:13
Lorrie Morgan Watch Me 17:07