Briscoe Lodge fire being investigated as arson

Briscoe Lodge fire being investigated as arson.. 

Shortly before 8:30 p.m. on December 25th the Butler Fire Department, Butler Police Department and Adrian Fire Department responded to a fully engulfed structure fire at 702 Page Street in Butler.

When crews arrived on scene they found fire contained in a back room inside the Briscoe Lodge building in Douglas Park.

Due to the construction of the building, fire crews were unable to control the fire without losing the roof. The back door of the lodge had been kicked in and it is being investigated as  possible arson.

If anyone has any information on this incident please contact the Butler Police Department at 660-679-6131.