HARDY, Va. – An early morning fire destroyed the cart barn at the Copper Cove Golf Club early Friday morning. Calls came in around 4:46 a.m. after neighbors reported hearing explosions and seeing flames at the clubhouse.
Paramedics and fire crews from both Franklin and Bedford counties responded and were on hand monitoring the fire into the early afternoon. Hazmat teams were also dispatched to monitor any potential chemical leakage from the carts or pool cleaning supplies. No injuries are reported at this time.
While the cart barn and the carts in it appear to be a total loss, owners are hopeful to reopen before Memorial Day weekend. They plan to have the driving range, putting green, and back nine holes open as soon as possible.
Those interested in scheduling a tee time should call the club, as the club’s online booking agent has been disabled.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation and could be prolonged due to the amount of debris from the fire.
