Fire destroys history in an East Texas barn

SMITH COUNTY — The fire happened around 5 o'clock Monday night on Smith County Road 189.

Fire officials tell KETK,  a neighbor called 911 and woke up the 91-year-old homeowner inside.

We're told, two barns caught fire in the back of his property.

Unfortunately,  the homeowner says,  he lost a lot antiques in the blaze.
He, however, was not hurt.

His tractors, other farm equipment and his car were also salvaged.