Fire crews responded to a fully involved structure fire on the 16,000 block of Hickory Dr. near Beaver Lake Friday (Dec. 25) afternoon.
According to Beaver Lake Fire Department, it was an unoccupied house.
Hwy 94 East Fire Department was called to assist Beaver Lake Fire Department with the fire. Avoca and Benton County Fire Departments also assisted.
According to the Beaver Lake Fire Department, the fire started after a nearby neighbor was attempting to burn a brush pile.
“Someone had a controlled burn nearby and it got into the leaves and took up the hill, they were unable to stop it, unfortunately, it was too far gone before we got here,” John Whisenant, the Beaver Lake Fire Chief.
Whisenant says the fire was on its way to spread to other residential homes but crews were able to control the flames just in time.
“We actually did have some problems when we first started. We had some spot fires in residential areas across the street, the fire went to a second alarm, meaning we had to request additional resources and manpower,” says Whisenant.
Beaver Lake Fire Chief said there were no injuries.
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House Fire near Beaver Lake
