A fire near Virginia yesterday morning which claimed the lives of two people is now being treated as a homicide, according to the Bates County Sheriff's Department. As the department's investigation continues with the help of the Missouri Highway Patrol and the Missouri State Fire Marshall's office, autopsies are being performed in Kansas City this morning.
If anyone has information regarding the fire, please contact the Bates County Sheriff's Department at 660-679-3232 immediately. More information is expected to be released this afternoon.
