CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — A fire extensively damaged a home on Merlin Drive Wednesday night.Â
Around 11:30 p.m., April 8, the Mid-County Fire Protection District responded to a residential structure fire in the Camelot area off of Bear Paw Road. Arriving minutes later, crews found a working fire with heavy smoke.Â
Hose lines were immediately laid as crews attacked the fire, which was brought under control in approximately 30 minutes. The next two hours were spent overhauling the incident and making sure that all areas were extinguished.Â
Two engines and three tankers were at the scene, with additional assistance from the Osage Beach FPD, Sunrise Beach FPD, Camden Ambulance District, and the Camden County Sheriff's Office.Â
Fire, smoke, and water damaged the home, making it uninhabitable. The resident and his dog were able to get out prior to the firefighters' arrival.Â
The exact cause of the fire is unknown due to the amount of damage. Units cleared the scene by 3:15 a.m.Â
