State Fire Marshal Asks For
Tips in Greene County Fire, $5,000 Reward
GREENE COUNTY, December 19, 2005- The Missouri Division
of Fire Safety is assisting the Greene County Sheriff’s Department
with the investigation of a fire, which occurred on Dec. 14, 2005
near Willard, Missouri. The fire involved a building owned by Kevin
Palmer of Willard. Damage to the building was estimated at $30,000.
Division of Fire Safety Investigator Randy Sweet said
information obtained at the scene indicated an unknown person assaulted
Mr. Palmer and then set the building on fire.
The Willard Fire Protection District was notified of
the fire around midnight. Fire district personnel responded to the
scene and extinguished the fire.
Anyone having information concerning this investigation
is asked to call the Missouri Arson Hotline at 1-800-392-7766 (1-800-39-
ARSON). A reward of up to $5,000 is available for information leading
to an arrest in this matter.