Simple leaf burn turns destructive after igniting Carthage home, police say
CARTHAGE, Mo. — A Carthage house is destroyed after a pile of burning leaves gets out of control.
Carthage Fire Chief Jason Martin said that an older man was burning leaves at his home near Baker Boulevard and Ash Street before 11 Thursday morning.
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The fire got out of control and spread onto the siding, then eventually the roof.Crews were able to act quickly and get the fire out, but the roof did collapse into the living room.
No one was inside and no one was injured. The Red Cross was called to help the displaced homeowner.
Martin said the fire will likely be ruled accidental.
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