Buckeye Lake Winery kitchen 'total loss' following fire, owner details plans moving forward The winery's owner said no one was hurt, but the kitchen is a total loss from the flames. Author: Stephanie Stanavich Updated: 6:29 PM EDT May 19, 2021 THORNVILLE, Ohio — Last week, a fire started in the kitchen of Buckeye Lake Winery in the middle of the night. The winery's owner, Tracy Higgineotham, said no one was hurt, but the kitchen is a total loss and it will take much of the summer to repair it and get it back to “normal.” The bar, restaurant and winery side just had some minimal smoke damage.