Members of the Springfield Fire Division were dispatched to the scene Sunday morning at 10:52 a.m., according Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Smith. The charred remains of the home stood in contrast to other new homes in the development, some still under construction.
Credit: Bill Lackey
Credit: Bill Lackey
Smith said a very rough estimate of damage that occurred as a result of the fire ranges from $225,000 to $300,000. The fire is believed to have started in the garage of the home.
The husband had a heating element connected to a propane tank and it is believed that gas in the garage helped ignite the fire as the husband worked on cars there, Smith added.
The husband told firefighters that he heard some popping noises and went out to check before noticing the fire.
