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Jennifer Lawrence‘s family farm burned down in a horrible fire recently. The Kentucky property houses a summer camp, Camp Hi-Ho, that the actress’s brother, Blaine Lawrence, owns and directs. The actress herself has visited a few times throughout the years–even after she got famous.
Check out a photo of her visiting the camp here:
Personal pic of Jennifer Lawrence at Camp Hi-Ho in 2012 now untagged http://t.co/xZFiDWLL1x pic.twitter.com/IVwzNezjTQ
— Jennifer Lawrence (@the_jlawrence) March 9, 2014
Keep reading for all the details.
The camp issued a statement of Facebook, sharing the news, "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm the news that we lost our barn last night in a horrible fire. We are deeply thankful that no people or animals were hurt, but we are still mourning the loss of years of hard work and memories that occurred in these walls. Words cannot describe the pain we are in, but we are so incredibly grateful for the Simpsonville Fire Department and all the other fire fighters who responded to our emergency. You are true heroes."
The statement continued, "We are also so grateful for the countless members of our community who have reached out to support us during this time. Your love and kindness mean the world to us. God’s goodness and protection is evident in this situation already, and our hope remains steadfast in Him, knowing that He is with us and in control of the steps ahead. We know Camp Hi-Ho is a special place to so many, and we plan to rebuild and repair so that we can move forward with a safe and joyful camp experience this summer."
According to TMZ, it was not only the barn that was destroyed in the fire. An office space and separate apartment were also destroyed.
The horse stalls, indoor riding area, indoor rock wall, native wildlife display, arts and crafts, a nurse station, and a a garage full of farm equipment were also ruined in the fire.
Luckily, the whole camp was not devastated in the fire.
Their outdoor sports court, tree fort space, pet barn, lake area, archery range, animal pastures, outdoor horse-riding trails, hen house, and other campsites were all spared.
