Jay Crouch continues to rebuild following January house fire

Jason Futch [email protected] A local Suwannee County resident continues to rebuild two months after a devastating fire destroyed his home and surrounding property. Jay Crouch, who is 70-years-old, lost his home, vehicles and utilities. The fire also disconnected power and water from the homes of Crouch’s daughter, Rebecca Word and her sister, who lived on the same property. It is believed that an electrical fire was the root of the problem, which engulfed the log home in flames, burning it down within 12 minutes. Two months later, Crouch is still on the road to recovery at the property, as his temporary home is continuing renovations. “There is still work to do, bu