May 29, 2015

At around 9:30 a.m. Friday, the Blytheville Fire Department was called to the 800 block of Shivers off of Elm Street in response to a structure fire.

At around 9:30 a.m. Friday, the Blytheville Fire Department was called to the 800 block of Shivers off of Elm Street in response to a structure fire.

It was an occupied structure; however, the residents were not home at the time of the fire.

Firefighters were able to contain the fire, which left a back room with heavy fire damage and heavy smoke damage to the interior.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. No injuries were reported.

kevans@blythevillecourier.com

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