Missouri Vacant Home Catches Fire Overnight No Injuries Reported
It was around 3 a.m. when the quiet of South St. Louis’ Bevo neighborhood broke. A vacant house on Ellenwood went up in flames—again. I say “again” because, according to nearby residents, this isn’t the first time that house has caught fire.
Six to eight months ago, same story. This time, it was a trash pile that reportedly ignited and spread fast—too fast for anyone to do anything but call 911.
When firefighters arrived, they found flames tearing through the basement and the first floor. No one was hurt, thankfully. But this wasn’t just some random blaze. It’s the kind of fire that makes you stop and think—how does a house sit empty, catch fire twice, and still pose a threat to the people living just next door?…