Fire Destroys MO Firehouse and Equipment

A fire early Tuesday, March 5 in Eminence, Missouri took out a firehouse and all equipment with it, fox2now.com reported.

The fire broke out around 5:35 a.m., according to Shannon County First Responders. Several departments were on the scene working to put out the flames, including Winona, Ellington, Summersville and Timber, ozarksfirst.com reported.

Firefighters lost nearly everything in the incident, the report said. All seven apparatus were burned along with hoses, helmets, generators, and much more, according to the report. No one was in the building at the time.

The Shannon County First Responders said on Facebook that fire marshals are investigating the cause of the fire.

Donations may be sent to:

Eminence Area Volunteer Fire Department

P. O. Box 518

Eminence, MO 65466

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