This just in from the city of Lakewood's newsroom

Overnight winds knocked down an aging barn at Fort Steilacoom Park, one that has likely stood for more than a century.

The barn - located east of Waughop Lake - was the most fragile of the park's historic barns and wasn't being used for storage or any other purpose, according to Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Mary Dodsworth.

It is also located outside of the park's historic barn area and will not impact any current use or operation at the state-owned park, she said.

No one was hurt when the barn collapsed overnight. The City of Lakewood - which this month assumed control of the lease of the 340-acre Fort Steilacoom Park from the State of Washington - erected temporary fencing around the fallen barn and is planning to remove the barn material from the park.

The City will work with Department of Social and Health Services to determine if any of the material should be retained for historical significance.

Dodsworrth said the barn was built on a cement slab, which will be retained for future use.