I just got off the phone with Erle Fairly, president of FarmLinks. He informed me that everyone is fine, no people -- staff or fire fighters -- were injured during Wednesday morning's fire at the maintenance facility at FarmLinks GC in Sylacauga, Ala.
But the maintenance facility -- which housed some of the most cutting-edge equipment in the industry -- is a total loss.
"We believe the fire was started by lightning, we have the fire inspector here today... the fire started during a storm," Fairly told me. "These things are unfortunate, but we'll rally the troops."
Fairly also was thankful for the help of surrounding golf courses.
"This industry is close-nit, there's been no shortage of support. From industry partners, suppliers, superintendents... courses are already lending us equipment."
Photos courtesy of FarmLinks at Pursell Farms.
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