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Farmhouse north of Colfax destroyed by fire
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COLFAX — Fire destroyed what appeared to be an unoccupied farmhouse Thursday north of Colfax.

Firefighters were called about 5:15 p.m. to 3275 E. 2300 North Road, said Colfax Assistant Fire Chief Randy Clark. The house was engulfed in flames when the arrived he said.

The fire was out by 6:45 p.m., and all that remained was a charred wood frame, he said.

The home appeared to be abandoned, and firefighters don’t think anyone was inside at the time of the fire, Clark said.

McLean County fire investigators were called to the scene to look for a cause.

About 25 firefighters from Anchor, Cooksville Cropsey and Lexington and helped at the scene, and firefighters from Arrowsmith stood by at the Colfax fire station.

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Note: All views and opinions expressed in reader comments are solely those of the individual submitting the comment, and not those of the Pantagraph or its staff.

Former Colfax Business Owner wrote on Aug 31, 2007 5:28 PM:

" Colfax is a nice little town, However, they need to learn how to support THEIR LOCAL BUSINESSES BETTER! IF THEY would do this you wouldn't see the "turnover" with them the way they have in the past. "

fffr18 wrote on Aug 31, 2007 2:18 PM:

" to they, ..., and whoever chose not to even put on a stupid screen name, you say you dont live in colfax then how in gods creation can you evaluate there fire department or the town. If you think you can do such a bett.er job, join your local department, and if your already on a department shame on you for bashing fellow firefighters, not only is it rude and unprofessional it would be a slap in the face to firefighters across the nation. We stand up and defend one another. If your just another person keep your mouth shut about things you dont understand. "

Cindy, wrote on Aug 31, 2007 12:39 PM:

" I agree with you!!!! LOVE COLFAX!!!!!! "

To They.. wrote on Aug 31, 2007 12:38 PM:

" You need to elaborate a little more... what is an unsafe fire tower junk thing??????? "

Colfax Resident wrote on Aug 31, 2007 12:36 PM:

" Why would anybody bash on Colfax?!?!?!?! Thats dumb! Whats wrong with Colfax?!?!?! We have outstanding firemen here! You would think that they were actually getting paid for their job. They take pride it what they do!! YEA COLFAX!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

Cindy wrote on Aug 31, 2007 12:23 PM:

" To They: I grew up and live in Colfax and have no clue what you are talking about when you say 'THAT UNSAFE FIRE TOWER JUNK THING " What in the heck are you talking about? Colfax is a beautiful small town with one of the best schools in the state. "

THEY wrote on Aug 31, 2007 12:05 PM:

" THINK THAT THEY ARE THE BEST BECAUE THEY GOT THAT UNSAFE FIRE TOWER JUNK THING "

To: .... wrote on Aug 31, 2007 11:06 AM:

" Where? In Colfax? Me too. "

... wrote on Aug 30, 2007 8:30 PM:

" glad i dont live there "

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