A family on Old Mission Peninsula in Grand Traverse County lost their pole barn to fire today.

The owner is a contractor and had all of his construction tools and machinery stored there.

Three fire departments battled 30 to 40 foot flames.

At first they could only work from the outside because the metal barn still had electricity flowing.

The family is thankful they still have their home tonight.

They do have insurance on the pole barn.

Erika Waddell and photojournalist Justin DePrekel have the story.