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Vernon Center Fire Starts From Chemical Combustion

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We know the cause of a fire in Vernon Center that destroyed most of a one story home.

The fire began on the back porch after rags used for staining spontaneously ignited in a trash can, according to Vernon Center Fire Chief Landon Davis.

The fire then moved through the home and into the attic.

Fire Chief says the structure is still standing but the roof is almost completely gone.

Both residents were able to escape without harm and grab some personal belongings.