Jennifer Lawrence’s Family Farm Burns Down in “Horrible Fire”

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  • Jennifer Lawrence’s family-owned farm in Kentucky has, sadly, burned down.

  • J. Law’s brother operates a summer camp on the farm.


The summer camp that Jennifer Lawrence’s family runs on a Kentucky farm has burned down in a massive fire, TMZ reports. The fire at Camp Hi-Ho in Simpsonville happened on Friday night, and the farm’s main barn—which was used for camp activities—appears to have been demolished.

Photo credit: Frazer Harrison - Getty Images
Photo credit: Frazer Harrison - Getty Images

TMZ reports that J. Law’s brother, Blaine Lawrence—who owns and directs Camp Hi-Ho—emailed the parents of campers asking for help, explaining that among the structures lost in the fire were stalls for horses, riding areas for kids, a rock wall, an arts and crafts center, and a nurses’ station. Fortunately, there was no loss of life, and they hope to rebuild by summer 2021.

The camp shared a statement on Facebook, writing the following:

“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 firefighters who responded to our emergency. You are true heroes. 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.”

Jennifer hasn’t commented publicly on the fire, but TMZ dusted off this photo of her at Camp Hi-Ho, so clearly, she has a connection to the family farm:

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