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Show - .-' I I ! : ( .. ; ill . " i v ' . ; ' x ... i M THE LAST of a fire started by children playing with matches is put out by volunteer firemen last Thursday. The fire caused $2,000 damage and was contained to one room. Children cause fire, $2,000 in damages The Vernal City Fire Department responded to a fire Thursday, Nov. 29 at a house located at 381 W. 5th North which caused caus-ed about $2,000 in damages. The fire was confined to a children's small bedroom where the fire originated from children playing with matches. A mattress caught fire and spread to the walls and drapes of the room. Firemen had the fire under control within a short time after arriving at the house. Larry Bristal, owner, was occupying the house "along with other members of his family when the fire started. One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. |