A terrible fire broke out early Tuesday morning in Eminence, MO, at, of all places, the firehouse. It destroyed a firehouse and all of the equipment with it [1].
Shannon County First Responders said the fire broke out around 5:45 a.m. Eminence is located 38 miles north of Alton, Missouri.
Firefighters lost everything in the incident. All seven trucks were burned, along with hoses, helmets, generators, and all of the equipment. The building was empty at the time. Firemen and women from Winona, Ellington, Summersville, Thayer, and Timber Fire Departments all came to assist in controlling the flames.
The Shannon County First Responders said on Facebook that fire marshals are investigating the cause of the fire.
You can help out by donating to the fire department. You can click here. Donations can also be made to the Eminence Area Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 518, Eminence, MO 65466.
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