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Pope County Tribune - Starbuck Times
Written by Chad Koenen - Starbuck Times New Editor   
Friday, 09 July 2010 07:55

Lawn mower blamed for Tuesday fire in Starbuck


A lawn mower was being blamed for igniting a fire on West 7th St. in Starbuck on Tuesday evening.

According to Starbuck Assistant Fire Chief Mike Moen, the home sustained smoke damage and some minor fire damage in the basement. Firefighters were on the scene from approximately 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29.

Moen said the fire is believed to have started when a lawn mower accidently caught fire in the basement of the home.

Responding to the call were members of the Starbuck Fire Department and the Glenwood Fire Department.