A structure fire at North Wyatt Lane and East Leisure Drive is creating a traffic hazard, according to a tweet from Boone County Joint Communications (BCJC) posted at 2:54 pm
A KOMU reporter on the scene said the smoke could be seen for miles and the source of the fire appeared to be a mobile home on Leisure Drive, where the Boone County Fire Department was working to address the situation at approximately 2:45 pm
With the fire department still on the scene, the affected mobile home was completely destroyed by the flames.
Three cars were severely damaged, two pets died and a nearby structure was also at risk from the fire, according to Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp. No people were reported to be injured by the fire.
BCJC is encouraging people to avoid the area if possible. This story will continue to be updated as more details are found.
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