Fatal fire overnight in Butler, Missouri
900 block of east Pine street in Butler, MO. More details as they become available.
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On 03-01-2025 at approximately 2330 hours the Bates County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to an explosion and subsequent house fire in rural Butler, Mo.
Upon arrival, first responders were met with a fully engulfed home. 5 people were reported to be residing at the residence. 3 of the 5 occupants were able to make it out of the house, however 2 children both age 2 were not able to be immediately rescued. Fire units arrived on scene and requested assistance from additional agencies. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful due to the heavy fire in the residence. Both children were eventually pronounced deceased by the Bates County Coroner on scene.
The fire is being investigated by the Bates County Sheriffs Office and the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office.
The following agencies responded to assist with the efforts: Bates County Sheriffs Office, Butler Police Department, Adrian Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Bates County EMS, Butler Fire Department, Adrian Fire Department, Rich Hill Fire Department, Bates County Coroner, Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office, Central Cass Fire Department and the Bates County Victim Advocate.
