Springfield officials say all but six homes near explosion can be occupied

The natural gas explosion destroyed a home at 2550 W. Chestnut St., at its intersection with Brown Avenue, on Thursday afternoon.

Fire marshal closes animal park in Branson West to tourists

During a surprise inspection on Friday, the fire marshal found several electrical and fire hazards.

Man faces arson charge for fire at home in Springfield

A fire marshal says Norman Bennett started the fire after an argument with the home's residents on Thursday afternoon.

High gas prices deter volunteer firefighters from responding

by Linda Russell, KY3 News

With gas prices close to $4 a gallon, it gets expensive for volunteer firefighters to answer an alarm, sometimes several times a day.

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