The Adair County Volunteer Fire Department responded to a residential house fire at 11:31pmCT on Wednesday night at a residence at 131 Pear Tree Lane owned by Dean Adams.
According to Columbia Magazine, the fire appears to have been caused by a lightning strike and firefighters were able to control the fire quickly. The home sustained moderate damage.
There were 12 firemen on the scene for approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.