Home destroyed by fire in Sarcoxie

SARCOXIE, Mo. — About 5 a.m. reports of a fire in on the 200 block of 8th Street alerted Jasper County E-911.

Sarcoxie Fire Dept, Sarcoxie Rural Fire, Mercy Ambulance, and Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputies responded. Carthage Fire toned as mutual aid.

Fire reported to have started at the rear of the home. On arrival active flames and smoke visible.

The two adults of the residence were out safely.

Liberty responded to control utilities.

Red Cross was requested to assisted 2 adults who are displaced as a result of the fire.

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State Fire Marshal assists investigation of fire in Reeds, Mo.

REEDS, Mo. — Just before 5:45 a.m. Jasper County Emergency Dispatch were alerted to reports of a structure fire at 4491 S Smith in the town of Reeds.

Sarcoxie Rural Fire, Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputies, Carthage Mercy responded to a residence on the SW corner of 6th and Smith. Mutual aid fire support arrived from Avilla and Carthage.

The wood frame home was fully engulfed as firefighters arrived. At least one vehicle burned close to the residence.

On scene fire is still active and few details are known. The State Fire Marshal has been requested to assist investigation which is routine.

This is a breaking news story. Stay with Joplin News First on KOAM News Now as we continue to learn more.