Suspicious fire under investigation

SIKESTON — A Sikeston residence received moderate fire damage Thursday morning as foul play is suspected.

According to Sikeston DPS Capt. Derick Wheetley, at 5:10 a.m. Thursday, officers responded to a structure fire at 350 Magnolia.

Upon arrival, officers’ reported smoke coming from the residence. Engine 1, Ladder 1 and Ladder 3 responded along with off-duty personnel. The first arriving crew was able to quickly reach the fire and extinguish it without incident.

The residence received moderate fire damage, and no one was home at the time of the incident. No injuries were reported. Wheetley said the cause of the fire is currently under investigation and foul play is suspected.

Anyone with information regarding the fire is asked to call Sikeston Dept. Public Safety.

“We would like to thank South Scott Ambulance District, Morehouse Fire Dept. and Scott County Rural Fire Protection District for their assistance,” Wheetley said.