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Late Night Fire Damages Two Homes In Van Buren

The first of two house fires on North 28th Street in Van Buren. The second of two house fires on North 28th Street in Van Buren. VAN BUREN (KFSM) — One ho...

The first of two house fires on North 28th Street in Van Buren.

The second of two house fires on North 28th Street in Van Buren.

VAN BUREN (KFSM) -- One house was destroyed and another damaged after neighbors reported hearing an explosion late Thursday night.

According to the Van Buren firefighters, neighbors heard an explosion about 10:30 p.m. and walked outside to see the house at 1907 N. 28th Street on fire.

Late Night Fire Damages Two Homes In Van Buren

The firefighters said they did encounter a problem when trying to extinguish the flames. The fire hydrants couldn't produce enough water pressure to be fully effective at putting out the fire, which made the job harder and longer. The first house was a total loss by the time firefighters arrived, one said. It is a problem that must be addressed by the water department, they said.

They said the water pressure in fire hydrants is the responsibility of the water department, not the fire department.

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