OSAGE BEACH, Mo. -- A fire broke out early Saturday morning at the Osage Beach Outlets.

The fire marshal was on the scene after the fire was extinguished, and according to Osage Beach Fire Chief Jeff Dorhauer the fire originated in mulch at the base of the building. Dorhauer said a cigarette might have been what ignited the mulch.

Damage from fire at Osage Beach Outlets

Flames were shooting from the roof of the Rack Room Shoes store when firefighters arrived at 5:30 a.m. However, the chief said the damage inside the store was mostly limited smoke and water.

The fire may have spread to the roof of Nike, according one witness on the scene.

Firefighters from multiple districts responded to the scene and contained the fire in short order. 

Firefighter at the Scene of Fire at Osage Beach Outlets

This is the second fire this year to break out at the Osage Beach Outlets. The last fire occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. One firefighter was injured in that blaze.  


0
1
9
8
9

(0 Ratings)