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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Details released in house fire yesterday

The remains of a two story home at 200 E. Dakota
street in Butler after a fire broke out just before
noon yesterday
From Butler Fire Chief Jim Henry

On Tue., Aug. 28 at approximately 11:45 A.M., the Butler Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at the intersection of Dakota and Mechanic.

On arrival, a large body of fire was found in a 2 1/2 story, wood frame residential structure located at 200 E. Dakota.

Butler Fire responded with 2 engines, a ladder, and a rescue unit, with Adrian Fire responding with an engine and crew on automatic mutual aid.

The structure was not occupied and was undergoing extensive renovation.

The fire was declared under control at 12:35 P.M., with the last units leaving the scene at 3:54 P.M..

Bates County EMS provided EMS standby, with traffic control by Butler P.D., Bates Co. S.O., and Mo. State Highway Patrol.

The structure and contents are a total loss. Exact cause undetermined at this time. There were no injuries.



In other news

The City of Butler Emergency Management will conduct the monthly storm siren test at 10:00 A.M. Wed., Sept. 5.

Due to a recent radio upgrade, multiple tests may be conducted.

In the event of threatening weather, the test will be cancelled until Thur., Sept. 6 at 10:00 A.M.

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