A fire that started in a home here quickly spread Wednesday, destroying one home and forcing the closure of U.S. 395 near Clayton.
CLAYTON, Stevens County— A fire that started in a home here quickly spread Wednesday, destroying one home and forcing the closure of U.S. 395 near Clayton.
Chief Mike Bucy with Stevens County Fire District 1 says firefighters were able to limit the fire to four acres. It was under control by evening though not contained.
Bucy says a homeowner was using a torch to make repairs to a rental home. He took a break next door and soon noticed smoke billowing from the rental home.