Local News July 19, 2016 Randall
Reports from Unionville state the Putnam County MFA Exchange Elevator burned in a fire today with several fire departments responding to the grain elevator fire on South 23rd Street.
A representative from the state Fire Marshal’s office was to be on the scene at Unionville to begin an investigation regarding the cause of the fire.
The main structure is described as a complete loss. Smoke damage was noted to other nearby buildings.
In a related announcement, a precautionary boil water order was issued today for the entire town of Unionville, effective through Thursday.
The Unionville Republican newspaper, in its edition this week, reported the business had been undergoing construction work involving an expansion and renovations.
KTTN would like to express appreciation to Dennie Sheehan for the photos that accompany this story.
Photo Credit: Dennie Sheehan of Unionville
Photo Credit: Dennie Sheehan of Unionville
Photo Credit: Dennie Sheehan of Unionville
Photo Credit: Dennie Sheehan of UnionvilleFire destroys grain elevator in Unionville, investigation underway
Elizabeth Orosco | July 20, 2016
UNIONVILLE, Mo.– Early Tuesday morning, fire crews battled a blaze at the MFA Exchange & Elevator in Unionville, Missouri.
Fire Chief Tim Montgomery told KMZU one person was taken to the hospital, suffering only minor heat exhaustion. Investigation is still underway to determine the cause of the fire.
The structure has been deemed a total loss with several buildings nearby accumulating smoke damage. Chief Montgomery says crews are working hard to clean up the damage and more information will be released as becomes available.