Hale firefighters responded to a reported structure fire Saturday at about 3:00 am. The fire was reported in the 200 block of Walnut. Crews arrived to find the building fully involved, and a request was made for assistance.
The fire was brought under control at about 5:53 am, but was expected to smolder and smoke for several days.
The Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office was requested to respond to the scene to assist with the investigation. The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation, and no further information regarding the cause is available for release at this time.
