By LuAnn Schindler
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Clearwater firefighters respond to house fire
Mutual aid requested
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January 7, 2021
LuAnn Schindler
Members of Clearwater and Neligh volunteer fire departments examine damage caused by a fire at a Clearwater home, Wednesday afternoon.
Clearwater Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department responded to a fire call, Wednesday, at a home north of Clearwater.
According to information supplied by the Clearwater VFD, a motorist noticed smoke curling out of the home of Steven and Holly Thiele, located approximately three miles north of Clearwater, on 516 Avenue, around 2:55 and dialed 911 to report the fire.
Clearwater firefighters received the at approximately 3 p.m., and requested mutual aid from Neligh Volunteer Fire Department.
The fire was contained to the garage. Fire department members cut holes in the home's roof to vent smoke.
Members of the Thiele family were not home when the fire was reported.
The Nebraska State Fire Marshal's office is investigating.
Clearwater Fire and Rescue stayed on scene until approximately 5:30 p.m.
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