March 12, 2024 - McKee Street in Center was the scene of a structure fire March 12, 2024.
Center Fire Department (CFD) personnel were dispatched to the location on the 100 block of McKee Street at 10:10am. When firefighters arrived, the structure was fully involved and they began attacking the fire with water.
As they worked to extinguish the structure, a pickup truck parked at the back of the structure was also included in the fire.
The firefighters were able to put down the fire involving the structure and the vehicle and prevent further spread to the house on the property.
Due to the excessive heat, the residence received damage to its front, but did not catch on fire.
According to the CFD, a cause of the fire has not yet been determined. They returned to the station around 4:10pm.
There was lawn maintenance equipment nearby and a man on the property suspected the cause may have resulted from a lawn mower.
No injuries were reported due to the fire. The property is owned by Sandrel Slaughter and the resident wasn’t home at the time of the fire.
Center Police Department personnel were on scene to assist during the fire.
