Total loss in a structure fire on Gossett road in rural WF

by Steve Dunford

WEST FRANKFORT, IL – West Frankfort fireman were dispatched to Gossett road to a house fire yesterday afternoon around 1:30.  A large explosion was reported

A MABAS box alarm was pulled for mutual aid.  Fire departments from Benton, Zeigler, Ewing Northern, Carterville and Johnston City responded.

A representative from the West Frankfort Fire Department, stated that it was a 40 x 40 structure with an attached garage.  It was a total loss.  The amount of the loss can not be assessed because they were unsure of the value of the contents.

I need to put an editorial content here.  There were posts on social media that was spreading a local business was on fire yesterday.  Please do not post anything like that unless you now it is a fact.

I will wait until something is confirmed by authorities unless it is a life threatening situation before reporting.