Fire!
Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Fire extensively damaged a two-story home at 409 N. Main early Monday afternoon. No one was injured.
The house, owned by Ben Bright, had two apartments in it with at least three people living there.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
Ada-Liberty fire and rescue were assisted by Lafayette-Jackson, McGuffey, Alger, and Hardin Northern units as well as Ada Police and Sheriff's Office.
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