Barron Road fire, Aug. 6, 2019

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

DAR/Paul Davis

An early-morning fire Tuesday in an unoccupied house along Barron Road in Poplar Bluff resulted in extensive damage to the building.

Poplar Bluff firefighters work to contain a fire Tuesday morning to one section of a house along Barron Road. (DAR/Paul Davis)
About 20 firefighters were needed Tuesday morning to contain a fire which broke out in a house along Barron Road. (DAR/Paul Davis)
Poplar Bluff firefighters battle a blaze which broke out early Tuesday morning on the back side of a house along Barron Road. (DAR/Paul Davis)
Firefighters Josh Buhler (left) and Jon Miller catch a breath after battling Tuesday morning's fire. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Poplar Bluff Fire Capt. Steve Burkhead retrieves more hose from a truck parked near Tuesday's fire. (DAR/Paul Davis)
Fire Chief Ralph Stucker manages his crews during Tuesday's fire. (DAR/Paul Davis)