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Water company cites reconnections

The May 22 tornado has caused a dramatic drop in water usage for the Missouri American Water Co., but things are starting to turn around — one reconnection at a time.

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December 20, 2008

Anonymous The Joplin Globe Sat Dec 20, 2008, 12:10 AM CST

PITTSBURG, Kan. — A fire that damaged a vacant house early Friday in Pittsburg is being investigated as a possible case of arson.

The Pittsburg Fire Department was called at 3:57 a.m. to 712 W. Seventh St. for a fire that was venting out a window by the time firefighters arrived. Battalion Chief Brad Hill said firefighters were able to limit fire damage to the living and dining rooms of the house, but there was smoke damage throughout.

No injuries were reported. Hill said the fire was being regarded as suspicious in origin and remains under investigation by the Pittsburg police and fire departments, and the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office.

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