Ritter home a total loss after yesterday's fire
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- Category: News/Events
- Published on Monday, 20 February 2012 20:55
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Thoughts and prayers from our community go out to Bud and Carol Ritter whose home apparently burned beyond repair in a fire early yesterday. No one was injured as Mr. & Mrs. Ritter were at church at the time. A neighbor passing by on adjacent property noticed flames coming from their home and called 911. Unfortunately due to the age and construction of the home, the fire moved so quickly that by the time the fire department arrived, the entire attic was already engulfed. Chief Myers stated that it was close to 8pm when the FD was able to safely confirm that all the fire was out. The home is considered a total loss with damages estimated to be at least $100,000, Meyers stated. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
The Ritters local insurance agent immediately came to the scene and was able to provide the necessary funds for their immediate needs.
The Ritters are staying with family and we will share more information with you as it becomes available.
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