June 18, 1971

House fire in White River Township

       White River Township volunteer firemen reported extensive damage in a house fire in Carefree Estates late Friday afternoon.  The blaze occurred at the home of H.R. Bland, 291 Meander Way about 4:45 p.m.  Firemen said no one was home when the fire broke out and neighbors summoned the fire department.  White River firemen said the blaze was confined to a bedroom and half-bath area, however there was heat, smoke, and some water damage throughout the house.  Firemen said no definite cause of the fire has been determined.  Damage could exceed $20,000 in the fire, it was reported.  (Courtesy of the Daily Journal)

               
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