NewsJuly 5, 2017
Fireworks suspected in structure fire
Fireworks ignited a structure fire early Monday at 1714 Woodlawn Ave. in Cape Girardeau, according to a report from the Cape Girardeau Fire Department. Upon arrival, firefighters reported light smoke and small flames visible from a second-floor front window...
Southeast Missourian
Fireworks ignited a fire early Monday at 1714 Woodlawn Ave. in Cape Girardeau, according to a report from the Cape Girardeau Fire Department.
On arrival, firefighters reported smoke and small flames visible from a second-floor front window.
Within about 45 minutes, the fire was extinguished, and smoke was ventilated from the structure, according to the report.
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The department estimated damage at $4,000.
The fire was caused by fireworks and believed to be accidental, the report stated.
Pertinent address:
1714 Woodlawn Avenue, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
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