NEWS RELEASE
BUTLER FIRE
DEPARTMENT
JIM HENRY,
CHIEF
On 11/26/2014 at
approximately 10:54 A.M., the Butler Fire Department was dispatched
to 403 N. Main St., Butler, for a report of a structure fire.
On arrival, fire was found
in the 1st floor kitchen area of a 2 1/2 story, wood frame
residential structure.
The fire extended up
through the walls to the room above and into the attic area.
The fire was under control
at 12:36 P.M., and the last units left the scene at 1:59 P.M.
The structure sustained
heavy damage to the room of origin and room and attic area directly
above, with smoke and heat damage throughout the structure. The fire
was accidental in nature. There were no injuries.
Mutual aid was received
from Amsterdam Fire, Rich Hill Fire, and Central Cass County Fire
Protection District. Bates County EMS provided a stand by. Assistance
was also received from Butler Police, Bates County Sheriff's Dept.,
and City of Butler Public Works.
