Several crews responded to early Sunday morning fire

BENTON, Mo. -- No one was injured in a Scott County structure fire that drew area fire departments to the scene around 2 a.m. Sunday.

The fire occurred at 2205 Route E between Benton and Commerce, Mo.

Additional reports to Scott County 911 said there was an explosion at the residence with possible victims trapped inside.

The owner arrived during the fire and reported the building was being redecorated and it was doubtful that anyone was inside, according to John Sachen of the Delta Fire Protection District.

Agencies responding to the fire -- NBC Fire District, Scott County Rural, Scott City and Oran Fire District -- reported the house fully engulfed with the fire spreading to another structure.

Crews took extra precaution because of a gun safe with ammunition in the residence.

Sachen said as the fire was being brought under control additional units from Vanduser, Morley and Chaffee were requested for relief because of the temperature and high humidity.

A cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

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