NewsApril 5, 2011

Two people escaped a Cape Girardeau house fire unharmed Monday afternoon. The fire at 1540 Independence St. was contained to the basement but caused smoke damage throughout the house. Firefighters were able to put out the fire shortly after arriving on scene. Traffic was temporarily blocked along a section of Independence...

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The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responds to a house fire at 1540 Independence St. Monday, April 4, 2011. Independence Street was closed at the intersections of Minnesota St. and Louisiana St. while crews contain the fire. (Laura Simon)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responds to a house fire at 1540 Independence St. Monday, April 4, 2011. Independence Street was closed at the intersections of Minnesota St. and Louisiana St. while crews contain the fire. (Laura Simon)

Two people escaped a Cape Girardeau house fire unharmed Monday afternoon.

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The fire at 1540 Independence St. was contained to the basement but caused smoke damage throughout the house. Firefighters were able to put out the fire shortly after arriving on scene. Traffic was temporarily blocked along a section of Independence.

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