Smithville Firefighters Extinguish Midnight Fire

The Smithville Volunteer Fire Department was called to the residence of Stacey Campbell at 300 Wade Street early Friday morning.
Central Dispatch received the call at 12:56 a.m.
Chief Charlie Parker says the fire apparently started from an overheated pot on the kitchen stove. The wall caught fire and the blaze spread to the ceiling.
Firefighters were able to contain the blaze to the kitchen area with minimal fire damage. Smoke spread to the rest of the house.
Members of the family were present in the home at the time of the fire and escaped unharmed.