Exhaust fan thought to have started Barkley Lodge fire

The fire that damaged a large section of the Lake Barkley Lodge Saturday morning likely began with a faulty exhaust fan.

That’s the preliminary result of an investigation by the state fire marshal, according to Kentucky State Parks Spokesperson Danielle Jones, who says approximately 60 rooms were damaged.

She says information regarding the reopening of the undamaged portion of the lodge will be released in the coming days.