Arson

Beardstown firefighters redirect their water streams from the vacant burning house to the home at 406 E. 3rd Street in the attempt to save the house next door. The two homes were separated by a distance of just a few feet, allowing heat and burning embers to ignite a fire in the attic space of the neighboring home. No injuries were reported in the fire which remains under investigation by local authorities and the office of the State Fire Marshal. (Photo by Brian DeLoche)

Suspected arson destroys vacant Beardstown home

    Local officials and the Office of the State Fire Marshal are investigating a fire that destroyed a vacant Beardstown home Thursday night, May 28,… Login to continue reading Login…