Police: Springfield home fire a possible case of arson

Springfield police and fire are investigating a house fire and believe it is a possible case of arson, according to a Springfield police report.

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Fire crews were called to 441 E. Euclid Avenue at about 9 p.m. Sunday for an active house fire, the report says.

“Officers arrived on scene and assisted with traffic control,” the report says. “No suspect information is available at this time. Due to the circumstances of the fire, a battalion commander advised it was suspected arson.”

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No other information is available in the report.

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