SPRINGFIELD — A house in the 500 block of South Lowry Avenue in Springfield was ruled a total loss after becoming fully engulfed in flames Saturday morning.
Patrolling officers reported high flames visible around 4:40 a.m. from the corner of South Lowry Avenue and Pleasant Street.
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The house appeared to be vacant for several months, police said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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