Fireworks, Arson Blamed For House Fire in Shell Knob
July 11, 2019
A Shell Knob fire is being investigated as a possible arson started by fireworks last week. Central Crossing Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire in the Turkey 2 area last week on Wednesday, July 3, at 7:52 p.m.
Crews on scene worked to extinguish the flames. Firefighters reported smoke was showing form the front of the home when they arrived, and the fire inside was put out quickly. The abandoned home was unoccupied at the time of the blaze.
As crews looked over the damage, it was suspected the fire in question was arson-related and started by consumer-grade fireworks inside the vacant building.
Central Crossing Fire staff reported the suspected arson to the State Fire Marshal’s Office as well as the Stone County Sheriff’s Department. Officers with the Stone County Sheriff’s Department were also on scene.
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Crews on scene worked to extinguish the flames. Firefighters reported smoke was showing form the front of the home when they arrived, and the fire inside was put out quickly. The abandoned home was unoccupied at the time of the blaze.
As crews looked over the damage, it was suspected the fire in question was arson-related and started by consumer-grade fireworks inside the vacant building.
Central Crossing Fire staff reported the suspected arson to the State Fire Marshal’s Office as well as the Stone County Sheriff’s Department. Officers with the Stone County Sheriff’s Department were also on scene.
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