Somerset — Several local fire departments on Monday afternoon responded to a house fire on Vaught Ridge Road, located in far northwestern Pulaski County near the Casey County line. Firefighters were able to get the massive blaze under control soon after arriving on the scene, but the home, owned by Becky Thurman, was a total loss. No one was injured in the fire. Science Hill, Dabney and Nancy volunteer fire departments stayed at the scene for several hours Monday.
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Several local fire departments on Monday afternoon responded to a house fire on Vaught Ridge Road, located in far northwestern Pulaski County near the Casey County line. Firefighters were able to get the massive blaze under control soon after arriving on the scene, but the home, owned by Becky Thurman, was a total loss. No one was injured in the fire. Science Hill, Dabney and Nancy volunteer fire departments stayed at the scene for several hours Monday. Submitted photo
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