On Sunday, March 15, 2026 Deputy Josh Durbin heard Adair County 911 dispatch Knifley Volunteer Fire Department to a residential fire at 16 Dry Creek Road in the Roley Yuma community of Adair County. Deputy Durbin, having prior knowledge of altercations at the address, also responded to the call in order to assist on scene.
Upon Deputy Durbin’s arrival, he discovered that a neighbor had alerted the landowner of the fire. Together, the landowner and the neighbor were able to contain the fire until the Knifley Fire Department arrived to extinguish the blaze.
The preliminary investigation has determined arson to be a significant factor in the cause of the fire. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Adair County Sheriff's Office at 270-384-2776.
