House fire in Tecumseh reported as suspected arson

The Tecumseh VFD responded to this structure fire on County Road 319A off PP Highway Oct. 23, after the blaze was reported to the Ozark County Sheriff’s Department around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. Bakersfield and Caulfield VFDs responded in mutual aid. The structure was a total loss before firefighters arrived, but they were able to control the extent of the resulting brush fire. The home was owned by Johnny Johnson of West Plains. The Ozark County Sheriff’s Department was called for suspicion of arson. Details of the case are not yet available. 

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