Phelps County house fire ruled accidental, caused by electrical issue  

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A house that caught fire early Thursday on Route T in Pettis County was accidentally caused by an electrical issue, the Doolittle Fire Protection District announced in a social media post.

Crews were called a 6 a.m. near Poncho’s Garage on Route T for a house fire after residents in the area could see heavy fire, the post says.

Fire was found on the first floor and extended into the second floor and attic, the post says.

“Fire crews initiated an interior fire attack through the front entrance; however, operations were transitioned to a defensive posture due to concerns regarding structural integrity. Personnel remained on scene for approximately three hours conducting fire suppression and overhaul operations,” the post says.