SPRINGFIELD — Springfield fire crews worked to put out a fire that broke out in a home formerly occupied by a hoarder, Friday evening.
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The fire at the home located in the 700 block of West Mullberry Street is now under control after a room in the back of the house caught fire.
Springfield Fire Captain Eric Shively said they believe the cause could be arson. However, further investigation is needed to finalize that cause.
The man that previously lived in the home was reportedly a hoarder, but he has not lived at the home for a couple of months crews say.