Fire crews in Assumption were called to a house fire just after 10 o’clock Friday night. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy smoke and one room fully engulfed in flames. Crews quickly went inside and were able to put the fire out within minutes.
The Moweaqua Fire Department and Echo Response provided mutual aid, along with assistance from Christian County 911, the Sheriff’s Office, and the State Fire Marshal. Officials credited Joe and Jody Mink for quickly calling 911, which helped speed up the response. No word yet on the cause of the fire.
