The Callaway County Sheriff's Office says a fire that destroyed an unoccupied residence and outbuilding in the 4500 block of County Road 217 is a case of "apparent arson fire."
Firefighters with the Central Callaway, North Callaway and Millersburg Fire Protection districts responded to a structure fire shortly after 5:30 a.m. Monday, when a neighbor awoke to find a vacant house and detached garage fully involved in flames. The fire was brought under control and the property is a total loss.
CCSO deputies were called in shortly thereafter, where they and the Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office found evidence they believe indicate the fire had been set purposefully.
To help the tornado-stricken people of Dumas and surroundings, donations can be made to the Delta Area Disaster Relief Fund, care of the Delta Area Community Foundation, P.O. Box 894, Dumas, AR, 71639, or through the Arkansas Community Foundation, 700 S. Rock St., Little Rock, AR, 72202.