Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Firefighters respond to reported house fire

Marion firefighters are on the scene of a reported fire at 201 Cherry Street, the home of Mary Pigg.

The fire apparently started in a back room, and according to one firefighter, it appears to have been extinguished by a burst water pipe overhead. No one was injured.

The fire was called in around 4:30 p.m. At 5 p.m., firefighters were still at the home removing burned debris and ensuring the fire was put out completely.