A family of 6 lost their entire home due to a house fire near Douglas and Covington at 8:12 am on Wednesday, March 23rd. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is unknown.
The Douglas Fire Department was 1st on the scene, according to Douglas Fire Chief Dustin Kingkade the house was engulfed in flames when they arrived. Other Fire Departments including Covington, Fairmont, Waukomis, and others were on the scene to contain the fire.
A benefit dinner to support the family is being held at the Covington School Cafeteria Monday, March 28th at 5:30 pm. The dinner is being hosted by the Cowboy Branded Church and First Baptist Church of Covington.
