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3 fire departments fight trailer fire in Chaffee

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Crews say the home is a total loss (Source: Mike Mohundro). Crews say the home is a total loss (Source: Mike Mohundro).
Crews were putting out hot spots (Source: Mike Mohundro). Crews were putting out hot spots (Source: Mike Mohundro).

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CHAFFEE, MO (KFVS) -

Fire crews were on the scene of a trailer house fire in Chaffee, Mo.  It was at South Frisco Street right across from Davidson Avenue.

A woman and her three sons live in the home.  They were all able to get out safely.

No word on what started the fire. And, police say no one was hurt.

A Chaffee fire captain says the home is a total loss. He says it is not being considered suspicious.

Chaffee, Oran and Scott City fire crews were on scene. Chaffee crews called for mutual aid because of the heat.

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