Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Shenandoah Fire Ruled Accidental; One Family Displaced

A family is displaced after a fire in Shenandoah on Monday morning.

Around 10:00am Monday, emergency personnel were dispatched to 202 North Catherine Street, Shenandoah, for a house fire.

According Shenandoah Fire Marshal Rick Examitas, when crews arrived they found fire in the rear of the home.

The fire was quickly put out not long after crews first arrived on scene.

According to Examitas, the fire was reported to have started in a second floor bathroom of the home and has been ruled accidental.

The American Red Cross is helping the family of 5, 2 adults and 3 children, that lived in the home.