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Crews battle house fire in Poplar Bluff

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Fire at 10th and vine in Poplar Bluff (Source: Dee Sparks, cNews). Fire at 10th and vine in Poplar Bluff (Source: Dee Sparks, cNews).
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POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) -

Fire crews were on the scene of a vacant house fire early Wednesday evening.

Emergency crews tell us the fire started around 4:50 p.m. at a home at 10th and Vine in Poplar Bluff.

According to Chief Strucker, the cause of the fire at the 2-story home is under investigation.

Flames were showing on both levels. The chief says there was no electric or gas turned on in the home.

EMS was on the scene due to the heat.

There were no injuries.

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