Clarkston home destroyed by fire

Firefighter battling flames and smoke

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Story Published: Jun 2, 2008 at 10:34 PM PDT

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2008 at 9:03 PM PDT

By Matt Loveless

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CLARKSTON - Fire seriously damaged a Clarkston home Monday morning. Fire officials say a couple was just getting ready to move into it. Luckily, no one was inside the two-story home at 1216 8th Street when it went up in smoke just after 9:00 a.m.

Clarkston Fire responded along with mutual aid from Asotin County Fire District 1. The Potlatch Corporation also sent two firefighters.

Officials said the couple was supposed to close on the house Monday morning, but Fire Chief Steve Cooper said it wasn't clear whether or not they had signed the papers. Firefighters had the blaze contained within the hour.

There was significant damage to the attic, and smoke and water damage on the first and second floors. Firefighters say the roof caved in on much of the west side of the house, and was resting on the ceiling joists.

One firefighter cut his hand, but no other injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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