Fireworks determined to be the cause of Rolla-area house fire

ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Following a brief investigation, Rolla-area fire officials determined a Saturday night house fire to have been caused by fireworks.

According to a social media post, at 10:33 p.m. Saturday the Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District and the Rolla Rural Fire Protection District were dispatched to the 16000 block of County Road 8200.

The initial 911 caller reported heavy fire showing from the front of the home.

Firefighters found a one-story home with heavy fire showing through the roof. The post said the structure had been vacant for many years, and the property owner confirmed on scene no one was inside.

Units remained on scene until approximately 1:15 Sunday morning.

DRFPD cautioned people about the use of fireworks around dry vegetation, structures, and other combustible materials.

Fire officials found no evidence of suspicious circumstances related to this incident.