MATOAKA —
Three fire departments are on the scene of a fully involved structure fire in Mercer County.
The fire began at a residence on Blevins Lane off of Route 10 in the Lake Bottom area at approximately 2 p.m. Matoaka Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief John Sommers said the structure was occupied, but all of the residents were able to get out safely. The home was a total loss.
The Matoaka Volunteer Fire Department, East River Volunteer Fire Department and Bluestone Valley Volunteer Fire Department were all dispatched to the scene.
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September 9, 2012
Fire departments respond to fully involved structure fire
Anonymous Bluefield Daily Telegraph The Bluefield Daily Telegraph Sun Sep 09, 2012, 03:24 PM EDT
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