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A brush and structure fire Friday afternoon in Ozark County resulted in significant damage to the structure, and an individual was taken into custody on
Photo: Emergency personnel watch as firefighters check for hot spots Monday at a Theodosia fire scene. A structure and pickup truck were destroyed in the blaze; however, there were no injuries, and firefighters were able to save nearby mobile homes. Photo: Courtesy Ozark County Times
Personnel from the Theodosia Area Volunteer Fire Department (TAVFD) responded to a structure fire Monday afternoon on Homestead Drive in the area behind Cash Saver Pantry on U.S. Highway 160.
In a post on its Facebook page, TAVFD says, “Everyone got out safely prior to our arrival. The double-wide mobile home was ‘on the ground when firefighters arrived,’ a spokesperson said. It’s thought the fire may have started in the attic crawl space, but the cause is unknown. A pickup was also destroyed in the blaze, but nearby mobile homes were saved with only minor damage to a next-door structure.”
Firemen in Ozark County responded to two simultaneous blazes Tuesday, as they battled high winds.
A Facebook post by the Theodosia Area Volunteer Fire Department notes the first call was for a hay barn fire on Mae Lane and Wallace Ranch Road in Theodosia. The barn and contents were a total loss, however, the fire was contained, and there were no injuries.
The fire was reportedly caused by welding sparks, according to a statement from the property owner.
The second call was for Patriot Internet, located in the strip mall next to Bullseye in Theodosia. While en route to the hay barn blaze, Pontiac firemen responded to this incident and requested Gainesville’s assistance, since self-contained breathing apparatus were needed due to heavy toxic smoke.