Fire tears through Lavender family home after fire destroys 1939 house
John Lavender and his son Joe surveyed the charred remains of a vacant home built in 1939, spared only the nearby garage and grandmother’s belongings. The family plans to sell cattle grazing land and notes losses of a 1952 Studebaker, with cause of the blaze still undetermined. Joe, deputy fire chief, recalls rapid response by 22 departments and moving to protect surrounding property.
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Firefighters battled a June 7 blaze at David Peacock's Quay Road 71 residence near Tucumcari. The arson investigator ruled the cause undetermined after hours at the scene. A donation fund via Citizens Bank was set up to aid Peacock, who lost clothing, appliances, and personal effects.
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