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UPDATE: Firefighters Battle Blaze From Land & Water

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Sunrise Beach FPD
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SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. — Fire officials have released additional details about the response to a house fire on Shannon Circle Monday afternoon.

The Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District was dispatched at 1:51 p.m. Aug. 31. According to the district, the first crew to arrive reported the residence was about 50% involved in fire.

Two firefighters immediately deployed an attack line through the front door and began fighting the fire from inside. Crews encountered heavy fire conditions and extreme heat.

A second attack line was deployed to protect the neighboring residence and a propane tank, which neighbor Gerald Jenkins previously told LakeExpo had been one of his biggest concerns as the fire spread. A third line was added as more firefighters arrived.

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Fire boats also played a role in the response. Osage Beach Marine 12 used its deck gun to attack the fire from the water, while Mid-County Boat 92 supplied water to fire engines positioned uphill. Sunrise Beach Marine 29 was held in reserve.

The fire was brought under control at 3 p.m.

With high outdoor temperatures adding to the conditions firefighters faced, additional engines from the Northwest and Lake Ozark fire protection districts were requested. Mercy Ambulance and Lake West Ambulance provided rehabilitation for firefighters.

The Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office was requested to investigate the fire. The official cause has not yet been determined.

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