An early morning fire has destroyed a two-story home in Lampe, in Stone County.
According to the Southern Stone County Fire Protection District, the home was located on Sun Valey Lane, and the first alarm came in at approximately 5:20 a.m. Monday.
The first engine on scene found a large two story residential structure with heavy fire coming through the roof.
The home was occupied by a family of three. The District said, one family member left the home t0 take another family member another to work.
Upon returning they found the home on fire. American Red Cross was called to assist with family needs.
The cause was determined to be a wood burning stove.
The home was a total loss.
Eighteen firefighters spent just over four hours on scene. Firefighters from Central Crossing assisted in battling the blaze and no injuries were reported.
   

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