NewsAugust 30, 2011
Sprigg Street fire probably accidental, fire officials say
A fire that occurred Monday in a vacant building on Sprigg Street was likely accidental, according to the Cape Girardeau Fire Department. Capt. Norman Baker said when firefighters arrived on the scene around 2:35 p.m., heavy smoke was coming from the roof of a building at 314 S. Sprigg St. Crews quickly put out the fire, which Baker said damaged only furniture moved in by some homeless people who were staying in the rear part of the building...
Southeast Missourian
A fire that occurred Monday in a vacant building on Sprigg Street was likely accidental, according to the Cape Girardeau Fire Department.
Capt. Norman Baker said when firefighters arrived on the scene around 2:35 p.m., heavy smoke was coming from the roof of a building at 314 S. Sprigg St. Crews quickly put out the fire, which Baker said damaged only furniture moved in by some homeless people who were staying in the rear part of the building.
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No one was found at the scene.
Pertinent address:
314 S. Sprigg St., Cape Girardeau MO
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