Blaze Hits House Near PiercetonPIERCETON – Area fire departments responded to an early morning fire today near Pierceton. The Pierceton Fire Department received a call at 7 a.m. regarding a house fire at 6318 E. CR 400S, Pierceton, the residence of Tom and Jan Parker. The blaze is believed to have started in the front half of the house, although the cause is unknown at this time. Kosciusko County Squad 70 is investigating. The structure is considered a total loss, with damage estimated for both house and contents to be between $200,000 to $250,000. No injuries were reported. The Pierceton Ladies Auxiliary and the Kosciusko County Red Cross are assisting the Parkers. The Pierceton Fire Department was assisted at the scene by units from North Webster, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Larwill and Sidney. The Multi–Township EMS was also on site.
