Bucyrus Fire Accidental

Alex Hagan | 10/24/2012

Authorities are saying the fire that destroyed four homes and burned thousands of acres in Bucyrus was accidental. However the original cause of the fire is still unknown. Authorities say the acceleration of the fire was caused by the 70 mile per hour winds. The investigation is now closed.

A disaster relief fund has been established for victims of the fire in Bucyrus. Anyone who wants to make a contribution to help the fire victims can send it to:

Bucyrus North Dakota Disaster Relief Fund
c/o Dakota Plains Federal Credit Union
221 Main Street
P.O. Box 1020
Hettinger, North Dakota, 58639

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