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Fire Rekindles And Destroys Mitchell Home

Last updated on Wednesday, October 24, 2018

(MITCHELL) - Firefighters battled a blaze at 304 West Vine Street after a woman dialed 911 and reported their neighbor’s house was on fire.

Firefighters from Mitchell Volunteer Fire Department, Maron Township and Orange County Rural District II along with TOPES responded at 7:43 p.m.

The fire was contained in two rooms and spread into the attic.

The home is owned by Darren and Tammy Fleetwood, who are on vacation when the fire started.

Firefighters reported the fire was out at 9:57 p.m.

But firefighters were called back to the scene at 3:41 a.m. this morning.

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Photo courtesy of Bill Raines

When firefighters arrived the home was engulfed in flames.

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation.

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