Home burns on WPA

— The home of Rory and Kelley Hosteter, on WPA Road in Gentry, was destroyed in a fire on Dec. 23.

Gentry Fire Chief Vester Cripps said his department responded to the fire shortly before 11 a.m., Dec. 23. Cripps said theblaze started as a chimney flue fire and spread to the attic of the home where it did extensive damage.

The family was at home when the fire started, but were able to get out and no injuries were reported, he said.

Firefighters from Decatur and Highfill also responded to the call, Cripps said.

News, Pages 6 on 01/04/2012