Units arrived on scene to find a single family residential dwelling which was fully involved with heavy fire. The fire was reported by a neighbor.
The home was an occupied structure but the resident was not home at the time of the fire. The fire was extinguished without incident. No injuries to report.
The fire was taken under control but not before heavy fire damage occurred. Local authorities conducted the investigation on cause and origin of fire. With heavy damage to the structure the incident has been classified as undetermined at this time.
If you have any information which may help with the investigation please contact the Rich Hill Fire Department at 417-395-2223.