A home belonging to Dr. James and Susan Cox of 121 Laxon Lane, Hurricane, was completely destroyed by a fire of unknown origin on Thursday, March 4.

Hurricane Fire & Rescue and Teays Valley Fire Department were notified by Putnam County 911 of the structure fire at 1:21 a.m. and both arrived at the scene 13 minutes later.

Culloden VFD, Winfield VFD and Putnam County EMS also responded. When Hurricane Fire & Rescue arrived, they found the 8,500 square feet structure to be fully involved. The family was home at the time of the fire. They reported being awakened by the sound of breaking glass from the blaze which apparently originated in an upper portion of the structure.

The fire departments connected hoses to a hydrant on Delaware Drive and had water directed upon the blaze within ten minutes of arrival. The fire was contained at approximately 3:40 a.m. The house was a total loss with an estimated value of more than $1 million.

Hurricane Fire Chief Deron Wilkes reported that one firefighter sustained minor injuries but was treated at the scene. All units cleared the scene at 4:37 a.m.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.