Fincastle area home destroyed by fire

Fire rages out of control Friday night at a home along County Road 1000 North, east of U.S. 231 near Fincastle. Courtesy photo/CAMMIE GOLDMAN

FINCASTLE -- Fire rages out of control Friday night at the home of Mike and Debra Dill along County Road 1000 North, a half-mile east of U.S. 231 near Fincastle.

Units from Roachdale, Bainbridge, Russellville, Clinton Township, North Salem and more responded to the scene of the residential blaze, which was reported by a passerby who spotted the flames from U.S. 231 about 8:20 p.m.

The Dills were reportedly home when the fire broke out and escaped without injury. The home and contents were a total loss.

Friends and neighbors have begun collecting clothing and household goods for the family. Their sizes are:

Fire scene near Fincastle Saturday morning.

Mike -- 36 x 34 pants, large or extra large shirts, size 10-1/2 shoes.

Debra -- Size 4 pants, medium tops, size 8 or 8-1/2 shoes.

Jeremiah, 13 -- Size 14/16 pants, large shirts, size 7 shoes.

Victoria, 14 -- Size 7 pants, medium shirts, size 8 shoes.

Krissy, 17 -- Size 4 pants, small shirts, size 8 or 8-1/2 shoes.

Items can be taken to Shuee and Sons on the west side of the courthouse square in Greencastle.

Anyone who needs more information about donations may call Nancy McHargue at 522-1456 or 721-1457.