RIPLEY — Ripley Volunteer Firefighters had a rough beginning to the week after being dispatched to a structure fire at 12:38 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13.
“Upon arrival, the fire had fully engulfed the residence,” said Fire Chief Zach Sales, who added that everyone was safely outside the home when firefighters arrived on scene. Firefighters battled the blaze for several hours before the fire was determi…