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HEMATITE, Mo. – Multiple fire agencies responded to the  300 block of Church Street for a reported 2nd alarm residential fire.

The fire broke out just before 3:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Arriving crews found the house filled smoke and flames.

Firefighters ensured the home was evacuated and extinguished the fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.