BREAKING: Fire reported in Draffenville, traffic blocked

IMG_1559Credit to Chris Bryant for photo

FROM KYTC:

Marshall County 911 Dispatch reports a blockage along US 641 between Benton and
Draffenville due to a structure fire.

US 641 is blocked between the intersection with US 68 and the KY 58 in the
Draffenville area.  This along US 641 is near the western entrance to Marshall
County High School Campus.

Several area fire departments have responded to the structure fire.   Due to
equipment and emergency response personnel along the roadway, motorists traveling US
641 are being detoured a couple of miles via KY 58 and US 68.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area, if possible

Estimated duration is 2 hours.

UPDATE: Marshall County Sheriffs Office reports a large structure fire ongoing in Draffenville.

Please avoid area of US 641 between Draffenville and Briensburg Highway as it is closed to allow the fire departments on scene to fight the fire.

We will let everyone know when US 641 has reopened.

 

ORIGINAL STORY: A structure fire has been reported near the entrance of Marshall County High School on Hwy 641 in Draffenville.

Traffic is backed up and you are encouraged to avoid the area if at all possible.

Authorities are on the scene extinguishing the fire and suggests citizens stay away from the area.