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Historic Mason County Courthouse Destroyed by Fire
The Mason County Courthouse engulfed in flames late in the evening on Thursday, February 4, 2021.
Photo courtesy of Judge Jerry Bearden
Late in the evening of February 4, 2021, the historic Mason County Courthouse caught on fire. Emergency responders from Mason and surrounding communities responded to the blaze. By 1:00 A.M., February 5, firefighters had the fire mostly contained and were only attending to a few hot spots left in the structure. No official statement has been released regarding the cause of the fire. This is a developing story.